ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE (AMR) IN FISHERIES
COFI SUB-COMMITTEE ON AQUACULTURE
NINTH SESSION
ROME , ITALY, 24-27 OCTOBER 2017
Department of FisheriesMinistry of Agriculture & Agro-based Industry
Malaysia
Since 2009, Department of Fisheries Malaysia has conducted:• Monitoring for aquaculture drug residues (ARMP) estimated 60
aquaculture farms annually for 16 groups of drugs.• Surveillance on estimated 266 farms annually for 19 national
diseases including OIE-listed diseases.
HOWEVERThere was no official monitoring or surveillance for AMR orantimicrobial usage (AMU) in aquaculture premises.
• UNTIL 2016/2017
ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE (AMR) IN MALAYSIA
ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE (AMR) COURSE OF ACTION
68th World Health Assembly (May 2015)Adoption of the Global Action Plan (GAP) on AMR (FAO and OIE contribution)
83rd World Assembly of the OIE Delegates (May 2015)Adoption of the Resolution No. 26 on AMR
39th Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Conference (June 2015)Adoption of the Resolution 4/2015 on AMR
71st UN General Assembly (UNGA) - High Level Meeting on AMR (September 2016)Political Declaration
Department of Fisheries Malaysia (31st May 2017)Endorsement for the National Action Plan for AMR in Aquaculture
Malaysia established the National Committee on Antimicrobial Resistance (NARC)led by the Ministry of Health Malaysia (December 2016)Department of Fisheries Malaysia was involved under the Animal Health working group
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FAO-DOF INITIATIVE TO COMBAT AMR IN AQUACULTURE
FAO PROJECT: STRENGTHENING CAPACITIES, POLICIES AND NATIONAL ACTION PLANS ON
PRUDENT AND RESPONSIBLE USE OF ANTIMICROBIALS IN FISHERIESObjective 1: Documentation of AMU in aquaculture.
Objective 2: Enhancing capacities on prudent use of antimicrobials and good biosecurity.
Objective 3: Promoting advocacy, communication and education activities
Workshop 1: Introduction to AMR and development of national action plan in Mangalore, India, 10 – 12th
April 2017
Workshop 2: Country progress and AMU / AMR surveillance model and also best practices for
antimicrobial use in aquaculture in Putrajaya, Malaysia 7 – 9th August 2017
Workshop 3: Final country progress and completion of the national action plan, capacity and policies
regarding AMU / AMR in China, December 2017
NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR AMR IN AQUACULTURE
Extension programs for AMR for all relevant stakeholders and personnel in
aquaculture to increase knowledge and awareness.
AMU data collection from shrimp and finfish aquaculture farms.
AMR Surveillance from SPS-Aqua, NSSP and Fish Disease Surveillance program
for V. parahaemolyticus, Salmonella sp and E. coli.
AMR governance in developing and implementing AMR policy / legislations.
Promotion of best practices for the use of Antimicrobials in aquaculture.
PROGRESS OF NAP IMPLEMENTATION FOR AMR IN AQUACULTURE
1. Extension programs for AMR for all relevant stakeholders and personnel in aquaculture to increase knowledge and awareness.
Increased attention to the issue of AMR among relevant stakeholders thru awareness programs Conducted stakeholder consultation on AMR in fisheries. Published reports and articles relevant to AMR in fisheries. Involved the private stakeholders in AMR programs and NAP development.
PROGRESS OF NAP IMPLEMENTATION FOR AMR IN AQUACULTURE
2. AMU data collection from shrimp and finfish aquaculture farms.
Developed a specific survey method for AMU. Engaged the relevant stakeholders regarding the data collection. Analysed the data collected and publish a national report. Ensured data collection is continuous through constant communication with the stakeholders.
PROGRESS OF NAP IMPLEMENTATION FOR AMR IN AQUACULTURE
3. AMR Surveillance from SPS-Aqua, NSSP and Fish Disease Surveillance program for V.
parahaemolyticus, Salmonella sp and E. coli.
Focus on three main programs of Sanitary-Phytosanitary in Aquaculture Program, Aquaculture Residue Monitoring Program (ARMP) and National Fish Health Surveillance.
Target pathogens of Salmonella sp., Escherichia coli and Vibrio parahaemolyticus. Developing Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing (AST) in regional laboratories. Developing a national reporting system for AMR in fisheries surveillance.
PROGRESS OF NAP IMPLEMENTATION FOR AMR IN AQUACULTURE
4. AMR governance in developing and implementing AMR policy / legislations.
Develop a guideline for the use of Antimicrobials in fisheries. Incorporate into existing certification programs (myGAP, FQC). Disseminate materials regarding the Best Practices.
5. Promotion of best practices for the use of Antimicrobials in aquaculture.
Incorporate antimicrobial use into existing conditions for operating an aquaculture unit. Review and improve current distribution of antimicrobials in fisheries.
Workshop 1: Introduction to AMR and development of national action plan in
India, 10 – 12th April 2017
FAO experts, country delegates and the host, Nitte University
Workshop 2: Country progress and AMU / AMR surveillance model and also best
practices for antimicrobial use in aquaculture in Putrajaya, 7 – 9th August 2017
FAO experts, country delegates and the host, INFOFISH
THE WAY FORWARD ON AMR FOR FISHERIES IN MALAYSIA
All stakeholders must work together in managing AMR. Cooperation isthe best way.
The use of antimicrobials especially antibiotics has to be self-regulated.Get informed on the basic information before use.
Explore other alternatives of antimicrobials (Good Aquaculture Practices).
Get certified with myGAP as a measure of farm-level biosecurity. It isstill free.
Emphasis One Health: Humans, Animals and the Environment.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION (FAO) – special thanks toDr. Reantaso B. Melba and her team for the assistance and resourcesprovided to facilitate DOF in developing our capacity in combattingAMR in fisheries.
PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES – for information and expertise sharing inthe shared effort of combatting AMR in the region.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND AGROBASED INDUSTRIES (MOA)MALAYSIA – for granting permission for DOF’s effort and participationin combatting AMR in fisheries.
Thank You
Department of FisheriesMinistry of Agriculture & Agro-based Industry
Malaysia
