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Antibiotics are essential drugs and have brought great benefits to humans and animals. However, their increasing usage has encouraged the development of antibiotic resistance. The One Health threat from antimicrobial resistance (AMR) should not be underestimated and veterinary staff have a key role in conversations around AMR and can contribute to measures to tackle this threat.

The PROTECT ME message developed out of a BSAVA/SAMSoc initiative to review and promote responsible antibiotic prescribing. This collection contains the latest versions of the BSAVA/SAMSoc Guide to Responsible Use of Antibiotics: PROTECT ME and the BSAVA/SAMSoc/RWA&F Guide to Responsible Use of Antibiotics in Rabbits.

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    • 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.

    • 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.

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