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24 November 2023

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Hon. Floyd Green (second left), looks on as Senior Veterinary Biochemical Analyst for the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Veterinary Services Division, Georgette Thompson, highlights features of equipment used in the Division. Others (from left) are; Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Osbil Watson; Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Orville Palmer; and Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/ World Health Organization (WHO) Advisor, Health, Surve
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Hon. Floyd Green (second left), looks on as Senior Veterinary Biochemical Analyst for the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Veterinary Services Division, Georgette Thompson, highlights features of equipment used in the Division. Others (from left) are; Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Osbil Watson; Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Orville Palmer; and Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/ World Health Organization (WHO) Advisor, Health, Surveillance, Disease Prevention and Control, Dr. Serene Joseph. Occasion was the Ministry's World Anti-Microbial Awareness Week event held on November 21 at the Veterinary Services Division in Kingston.

Gov’t Taking Steps to Address Antimicrobial Resistance

Above Body

 24 Nov 2023   
November 23 (JIS): The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, is taking steps to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a critical measure in safeguarding the country’s food security. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, said that the Veterinary Services Division, through its surveillance, monitoring and laboratory services, is ensuring that the country’s food supply is free from antibiotic residue, pesticides, hormones, and environmental contaminants such as lead, cadmium and mercury. He noted that the veterinarians, veterinary para-professionals and other stakeholders are...

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