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Antimicrobial Resistance

Veterinary Stewardship of the Responsible Use of Antimicrobial Drugs in Animals Veterinary Stewardship of the Responsible Use of Antimicrobial Drugs in Animals October 17, 2017

This position statement assists the public and veterinarians in understanding the College Council’s position related to the responsible use of antimicrobial drugs in animals.

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Tackling Drug-Resistant Infections Globally: Final Report and Recommendations Tackling Drug-Resistant Infections Globally: Final Report and Recommendations May 20, 2016

A review on antimicrobial resistance - chaired by Jim O'Neill.

http://amr-review.org/sites/default/files/160518_Final%20paper_with%20cover.pdf

Role of the Veterinarian in the Oversight of Antimicrobial Use Role of the Veterinarian in the Oversight of Antimicrobial Use February 25, 2016

As part of their professional responsibility, veterinarians are cognizant of the need to oversee and apply principles of good antimicrobial stewardship on a daily basis in their private and public practice activities.

https://www.canadianveterinarians.net/documents/vet-role-oversight-amu

Public Health Ontario - Antimicrobial Resistance Public Health Ontario - Antimicrobial Resistance

Public Health Ontario presents Antimicrobial Resistance: A public health threat which includes a “primer” infographic.

https://www.publichealthontario.ca/-/media/documents/ohp-antimicrobialresistance.pdf?la=en

Alberta Animal Health Source  Alberta Animal Health Source

The Alberta Animal Health Source is an online resource for pet owners, equine enthusiasts, and livestock producers in Alberta and around the world.

http://www.albertaanimalhealthsource.ca/raised-with-care?platform=hootsuite

Fact Sheet: FAO/OIE/WHO unite in the fight against Antimicrobial Resistance Fact Sheet: FAO/OIE/WHO unite in the fight against Antimicrobial Resistance

http://www.oie.int/fileadmin/Home/eng/Media_Center/docs/pdf/FAO_OIE_WHO_AMRfactsheet.pdf

Final Report - Antibiotic Use in Food-Producing Animals in Ontario Final Report - Antibiotic Use in Food-Producing Animals in Ontario

The final report on the College's project which studied the antibiotic prescribing patters in food animal medicine.

https://joom.ag/08tp

The Handbook of Antimicrobial Stewardship in Companion Animal Veterinary Settings The Handbook of Antimicrobial Stewardship in Companion Animal Veterinary Settings

The handbook is a publication of the Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship Initiative within the College of Veterinary Medicine at University of Minnesota. This handbook outlines the approaches that veterinary professionals can take to implement the core principles of AMS.

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