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Antimicrobial resistance is one of the most critical global public health challenges and veterinary professionals have a key role to play in promoting and practising antimicrobial stewardship. This collection brings together resources on antimicrobial resistance and responsible use of antibiotics in small animal practice.

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    • Antimicrobial resistance

      Antimicrobial stewardship – where are we now?
      Author Lizzie Croose

      Lizzie-Croose.gif  Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most critical global public health challenges we face. It is estimated to have been directly responsible for 1.14 million deaths and contributed to 4.71 million deaths globally in 2021, and it is predicted that 39 million people could die from antibiotic resistant infection over the next 25 years. , BSAVA Scientific Editor, reports…

    • BSAVA/SAMSoc/RWA&F Guide to Responsible Use of Antibiotics in Rabbits

      Antibiotic use (both appropriate and inappropriate) imposes a powerful selection pressure on bacteria and is the primary driver of antibiotic resistance. Eliminating unnecessary use in humans and animals is, therefore, essential to safeguard this invaluable resource. A key component in the fight against antibiotic resistance is the adoption of antibiotic stewardship initiatives in both human and animal healthcare. The PROTECT ME Antibiotic use in rabbits poster and appendices in this supporting guide are designed to help you decide when and how to use antibiotics responsibly.

      A PDF of the PROTECT ME Antibiotic use in rabbits poster is available with the PROTECT ME chapter and BSAVA members can request printed copies for their practice. A form to support client communication where no antibiotic is required has also been developed. Printed PROTECT ME posters and ‘non prescription’ pads are available from the BSAVA store.

    • Antimicrobial stewardship

      Improving diagnostic stewardship for antimicrobials
      Author Lizzie Croose

      Lizzie-Croose.gif  How can veterinary diagnostic laboratories and clinicians in practice work together more effectively to optimize the interpretation of antimicrobial susceptibility tests (AST), and determine the optimal antimicrobial treatment for any clinical case? This was the question tackled at an antimicrobial stewardship event organized by the Small Animal Medicine Society (SAMSoc) and hosted at the University of Surrey in November 2024. BSAVA Scientific Editor reports…

    • Antimicrobial resistance

      Could you be an Antibiotic Ambassador?

      Allerton.gif  explains the motivation and aspirations behind the Antibiotic Guardian Schools Ambassadors Scheme and highlights experiences from the pilot year, serving as a call to action for other antimicrobial stewards to get involved this year.

    • Antimicrobials in dermatology
      BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2024

      Case-based approach to bacterial infections in dogs

      • Understand the different types of bacterial skin infections of dogs - surface, superficial and deep
      • Using clinical cases and images, be able to recognise and understand the visual appearance of these lesions
      • To understand when to use topicals versus systemic treatment based on the type of infection (depth)

      Skin and ear culture: why and when should I do it?

      • Understand the circumstances when you should collect an ear and skin culture swab
      • Assessment of the culture results: a case baesd approach. What do the results tell you and how should ythey be applied to the case?
      • Acknowledge and understand the importance of antimicrobial stewardship and how this can be applied to dermatology cases - what can we do to avoid using systemic antibiotics
      • this recording will be available until end of October 2024

    • BSAVA/SAMSoc Guide to Responsible Use of Antibiotics: PROTECT ME (2024)

      Antibiotic use (both appropriate and inappropriate) imposes a powerful selection pressure on bacteria and is the primary driver of antibiotic resistance. Eliminating unnecessary use in humans and animals is, therefore, essential to safeguard this invaluable resource. A key component in the fight against antibiotic resistance is the adoption of antibiotic stewardship initiatives in both human and animal healthcare. PROTECT was first launched in 2012 as a joint initiative by SAMSoc (the Small Animal Medicine Society) and the BSAVA; this was updated and expanded in 2018 when BSAVA and SAMSoc developed an updated ‘PROTECT ME’ poster and online supporting information which is freely available to the veterinary profession. The poster, online supporting information and ‘no antibiotic required’ form were updated in 2023. The appendices in this supporting guide are designed to be used in conjunction with the poster.

      BSAVA, SAMSoc and the Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund (RWA&F) have also produced a Guide to Responsible Use of Antibiotics in Rabbits and an associated PROTECT ME poster.

      A PDF of the PROTECT ME poster is available with the PROTECT ME chapter and BSAVA members can request printed copies for their practice. A form to support client communication where no antibiotic is required has also been developed. Printed PROTECT ME posters and ‘non prescription‘ pads are available from the BSAVA store.

    • Antimicrobial resistance

      Antibiotic Amnesty 2022: an update

      Fergus-Allerton.gif Ian-Ramsey.gif  and report on the results of a pilot project called Antibiotic Amnesty 2022 that shows the small animal veterinary profession taking a leading role in the issue of antibiotic stewardship.

    • Antimicrobial resistance

      Antibiotic use in cats and dogs
      Author RUMA CA&E

      The first RUMA Companion Animal and Equine Annual Progress Report details new national metrics for measuring antibiotic use in dogs and cats.

    • Antimicrobial resistance

      Improving antibiotic guidelines: we need your help

      Fergus-Allerton.gif Dorina-Timofte.gif Sean-Farrell.gif David-Singleton.gif  and , writing on behalf of the European Network for Optimization of Veterinary Antimicrobial Treatment (ENOVAT), consider the best approach to modify a prescriber’s pattern of antibiotic practice.

    • One Health: antimicrobial resistance

      The importance of antibiotic stewardship

      Fergus-Allerton.gif  For World Antibiotic Awareness Week this month (18–24 November) a European and RCVS Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine provides an update of antibiotic stewardship guidelines.

    • Antimicrobial Stewardship
      BSAVA Webinar Library

      In this webinar Fergus Allerton discusses:

      • Guided antibiotic selection
      • Owner education
      • The PROTECT ME acronym
      • How to be an antibiotic steward/guardian!

      This one-hour webinar was first broadcast as part of BSAVA’s Learn@Lunch series.

      Learn@Lunch broadcasts are available to BSAVA members only and are free to attend - visit the education page of the BSAVA website for details of future Learn@Lunch webinars.

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