It said rising Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in livestock is mainly due to the improper use of antibiotics among farmers. “High usage of antibiotics for preventive (prophylactic) and growth promoter purposes, as well as poor farm biosecurity, also contributes to the issue,” it said. The department said it was actively monitoring the trend through the Malaysian Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (MyAP-AMR). “Maintain farm hygiene, implement biosecurity measures, vaccinate livestock and ensure high-quality feed.”Over the years, the department has introduced various measures to tackle livestock antibiotic-resistance. “We encourage farmers to adopt vaccination, regular disease monitoring and strong biosecurity measures to reduce the risk of antimicrobial resistance at the farm level.”

Source: The Star January 03, 2026 06:02 UTC