Antimicrobials
Veterinarians are leaders and stewards in preserving the effectiveness of antimicrobials. We work conscientiously with antimicrobial drugs,…
Antimicrobial use and resistance: AVMA policies
Explore AVMA policies related to antimicrobial use in veterinary medicine, including guidelines on judicious therapeutic use, the definition of…
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Experts give views on antimicrobial use, resistance
Conference at Kansas State examines antimicrobial use in cattle production
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UNDER REVIEWJoint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on continuous monitoring of antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance
The AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association endorse this statement on continuous monitoring of…
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AVMA releases FAQ on antimicrobial use and resistance
The AVMA has developed a new document, "Frequently Asked Questions about Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial
Antimicrobial use and resistance: FAQs for pet owners
AVMA's antimicrobial FAQs provide science-based information to help you make educated decisions about the use of antibiotics and other antimicrobial…
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FDA seeks details on antimicrobial use, resistance in companion animals
Federal drug officials want help understanding how antimicrobial use in companion animals may encourage development of drug resistance among pathogens…
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Antimicrobial resistance
Doing your part posted September 1, 2005 In a hospital in the United States, physicians do their best to contain an…
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USDA funds antimicrobial resistance dashboard research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has awarded more than $3.2 million to several universities to develop…
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Antimicrobial resistance abstracts invited
Abstracts are being accepted for the 2007 Annual Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance, which will be held June 25-27
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Academics lead group to advise government on antimicrobial resistance
A group led by representatives from veterinary colleges and education associations hopes to influence federal research on antimicrobial use and…
Antimicrobial use in veterinary practice
Find antimicrobial guidance by species, and resources to help communicate the importance of judicious antimicrobial use to clients and your community.
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Adding up antimicrobial use
The Animal Health Institute reported that 20.5 million pounds of antimicrobials were sold for use
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Groups provide new guidance on antimicrobials
The AVMA, Canadian VMA, and Federation of Veterinarians of Europe are calling for continuous monitoring of antimicrobial use and resistance at a…
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National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS)
The AVMA recognizes the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) as a resource for information on antimicrobial resistance trends…
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Judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials
Judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials is a core principle of the broader goal of antimicrobial stewardship.
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Changes coming in antimicrobial use, availability
When the types of antimicrobials important for human medicine are sold for use in farm animals, only a small portion require a
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AVMA joins CDC Antimicrobial Resistance Challenge
Antimicrobial resistance threatens both public and animal health, and veterinarians are critical leaders in the fight to preserve the effectiveness of…
AVMA to participate in global antimicrobial resistance conference
Dr. Michael Costin presents poster at OIE Antimicrobial Resistance meeting in Morocco
AVMA launches inaugural report describing antimicrobial resistance in animals
Antimicrobial resistance is a growing risk with direct impacts on the health of animals and the potential to affect human health. Today, the American…
Joint statement outlines steps veterinarians in N. America, Europe can take to combat antimicrobial resistance
Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA Statement on Continuous Monitoring of Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial Resistance
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Support for the collection of antimicrobial use data for antimicrobial stewardship
Antimicrobials are necessary tools for protecting animal health and wellbeing. Antimicrobial stewardship is successful only when all partners involved…
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Antimicrobial resistance: AVMA takes steps to address a critical health issue
Antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance are hot issues in society right now, and protecting veterinarians’ access to these drugs that are…
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Judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials in aquatic animal medicine
Aquatic animal veterinarians should use all therapeutants, including antimicrobials, judiciously to restore aquatic animal health, ensure continued…
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Antimicrobial resistance in wildlife: it's making a bigger splash than you think
Posted on September 1, 2003 Researchers identify antimicrobial resistance patterns in terrestrial and marine species In a sampling of 50…