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

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

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

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

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

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

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

https://joom.ag/08tp

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/drugs-health-products/working-together-promote-responsible-use-antimicrobials-animals.html

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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