SPARC contributes to EU report on AMR 

SPARC and other projects addressing #anthelmintic #resistance are well acknowledged in the new EU report “PORTFOLIO ANALYSIS: EU funded research and innovation on veterinary 

aspects of the fight against antimicrobial resistance”. The report aimed to generate actionable insights for the European Commission, informing future research planning, supporting evidence-based policymaking, and contributing to EU leadership in addressing the global AMR challenge as part of a coherent One Health approach. 

The report recognizes SPARC outputs and recommendations including: 

• Anthelmintic resistance is a challenge that parallels bacterial AMR. 

• Integration of socio-economic research with biological innovation is a key operational driver for sustainable practice. 

• Use of diagnostics to support targeted (selective) anthelmintic treatments. 

• Decision support tools for evidence based anthelmintic use using epidemiological data. 

These interventions directly support the Farm-to-Fork Strategy’s goal of building more resilient and sustainable production systems, with tangible benefits for both animal and public health. SPARC plays a clear role in generating knowledge, 

developing innovative practices, and facilitating knowledge exchange between researchers, farmers, and advisors. 

The report concludes that ‘Strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration, embedding socio-economic dimensions, expanding food system integration, and reinforcing Europe’s outward-facing leadership will be essential for maximising the long-term policy impact of future R&I investments.’ 

Read the full report here: https://doi.org/10.2762/1663813 (To BE checked, not online yet). 

#AMR #AR #CAP #FarmtoFork #R&I