An innovative approach to the management of antimicrobial resistance in primary production of animal products.

The increased use of intramammary antibiotics in the treatment of dairy cows and during the dry period contributes to the growing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and drug residues in milk. The EU Farm to Fork Strategy aims to reduce antibiotic consumption in livestock by 50% by 2030, which requires new approaches. One solution is a farm-based integrated system for monitoring AMR in livestock production. The system will process data on pathogens from milk, environmental swabs and primary products, along with their resistance. The outputs will serve as signals for timely and targeted therapy, adapted to the current situation on the farm. This information will contribute to improving the health status, quality and efficiency of milk production, which will have a positive impact on farm economics and antibiotic consumption.