Veterinarians are leaders and stewards in preserving the effectiveness of antimicrobials. We work conscientiously with antimicrobial drugs,…

Explore AVMA policies related to antimicrobial use in veterinary medicine, including guidelines on judicious therapeutic use, the definition of…

Conference at Kansas State examines antimicrobial use in cattle production

AVMA's antimicrobial FAQs provide science-based information to help you make educated decisions about the use of antibiotics and other antimicrobial…

                         Doing your part posted September 1, 2005 In a hospital in the United States, physicians do their best to contain an…

The AVMA has developed a new document, "Frequently Asked Questions about Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial

Federal drug officials want help understanding how antimicrobial use in companion animals may encourage development of drug resistance among pathogens…

The AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association endorse this statement on continuous monitoring of…

Abstracts are being accepted for the 2007 Annual Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance, which will be held June 25-27

The Animal Health Institute reported that 20.5 million pounds of antimicrobials were sold for use

Find antimicrobial guidance by species, and resources to help communicate the importance of judicious antimicrobial use to clients and your community.

Judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials is a core principle of the broader goal of antimicrobial stewardship.

The AABP has been guiding its members on decisions on antimicrobial use.

A series of experts will share their perspective on the dangers of antimicrobial resistance during AVMA Convention 2022 in Philadelphia—and will offer…

Antimicrobial resistance threatens both public and animal health, and veterinarians are critical leaders in the fight to preserve the effectiveness of…

Dr. Michael Costin presents poster at OIE Antimicrobial Resistance meeting in Morocco

The AVMA recognizes the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) as a comprehensive resource for information on antimicrobial…

When the types of antimicrobials important for human medicine are sold for use in farm animals, only a small portion require a

Agency outlines detailed approach to evaluating animal drugs' microbiologic effects on bacteria and human health

The Food and Drug Administration is giving drug companies three years to end the use of many antimicrobials to promote livestock

The Food and Drug Administration, with co-sponsorship from the Department of Agriculture, is hosting meetings through June to give

A reference and educational resource guide for veterinarians administering antimicrobials to food fish and other aquatic animals recently became…

The AVMA House of Delegates recommended, and the Executive Board approved, the creation of a multidisciplinary group to review

A group led by representatives from veterinary colleges and education associations hopes to influence federal research on antimicrobial use and…

Antimicrobials are necessary tools for protecting animal health and wellbeing. Antimicrobial stewardship is successful only when all partners involved…