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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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
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 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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