Engaging practitioners to combat AMR in aquaculture at the community level

Abstract

WorldFish conducted two courtyard meetings in Fulbaria and Tarakanda upazilas of Mymensingh in September 2025 to pilot antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) at the community level. Farmers, agrovets, veterinarians, and fisheries officers, took part in sessions on biosecurity, fish disease identification, and responsible antimicrobial use. Activities included interactive games, a water-quality testing demonstration, and knowledge assessments to encourage practical learning. The meetings helped improve farmers’ understanding of AMR risks, strengthened local networks among practitioners, and promoted the adoption of biosecurity and responsible AMU practices in aquaculture. This report was jointly produced under the Antimicrobial Resistance and One Health South Asia (AMROH-SA) Project and the CGIAR Sustainable Animal and Aquatic Foods (SAAF) Science Program.