Group For Technical Assistance

GTA, under a project supported by the International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions (ICARS), has developed farmer-friendly Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials for the project titled “Evaluating Biosecurity Measures and Farmer Behavioral Change Strategies to Mitigate Antimicrobial Resistance and Climate Impacts in Poultry Farms in Bagmati Province, Nepal: A Cluster-Based Intervention Study.”

These IEC materials were designed, refined, and finalized in close coordination with the Department of Livestock Services (DLS) and poultry practitioners to ensure technical accuracy, contextual relevance, and practical applicability.

The materials will be disseminated to poultry farmers. They are specifically tailored to promote improved poultry biosecurity practices, enhance farmers’ understanding of the rational use of antimicrobials and antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and raise awareness on impact of climate change on AMR and climate-smart poultry farming approaches. Additionally, the materials introduce the benefits of prebiotics, probiotics, and phytogenic alternatives in poultry farming.

Overall, these IEC materials aim to support the broader objectives of Nepal’s national AMR containment strategy while contributing to climate resilience poultry farming systems.

The GTA Team proudly participated in the 12th National Summit of Health and Population Scientists in Nepal.

GTA successfully conducted a debriefing workshop on 19 March 2026 for the study titled “Evaluating Biosecurity Measures and Farmer Behavioral Change Strategy to Mitigate Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Climate Impacts in Poultry Farms in Bagmati Province, Nepal.”

The workshop brought together key stakeholders from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Department of Livestock Services, Quality Standard and Regulation Division, Department of Environment, Central Veterinary Laboratory, Veterinary Standard and Drug Regulation Laboratory, National Vaccine Production Laboratory, Agriculture Information and Training Center, FAO Nepal, Veterinary Practitioners Association, and the Veterinary Chemist and Druggist Association.

In addition to sharing preliminary baseline findings, the workshop served as a platform to jointly co-design and finalize key intervention components. This collaborative process reinforced One Health action by strengthening coordination for the effective implementation.

“Together against AMR”

On 10 March 2026, we organized two awareness sessions for livestock farmers on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) at Shree Chunidevi Temple Hall, Chunikhel, Lalitpur.

A total of 37 livestock farmers participated in the program, including 16 participants in the first session and 21 participants in the second session. The sessions focused on improving knowledge about the proper use of antibiotics, the risks of antimicrobial resistance, and safe livestock management practices.

GTA continues to promote responsible antimicrobial use and strengthen community awareness to protect both animal and human health.