Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Developing an evidence-based approach for antimicrobial resistance reporting for British Columbia diagnostic animal health laboratory data.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2018
- Authors:
- Burns, Theresa et al.
- Affiliation:
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine · Canada
Plain-English summary
This study looked at how to better use data about antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which is when bacteria become resistant to medications, from animal health laboratories in British Columbia, Canada. Researchers reviewed current practices, talked to experts, and assessed data to create a plan for producing clear and helpful AMR reports. They found that using a specific data platform made it easier to gather information. The project resulted in two reports that shared AMR details related to certain bacteria found in animals like Atlantic salmon, cows, and chickens. Overall, the goal was to improve how this important health information is shared with the public and health professionals.
Abstract
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) data generated by diagnostic animal health laboratories are underutilized for AMR reporting in Canada. Data assessment, review of practices in other jurisdictions, and expert interviews were used to develop an evidence-guided plan to generate AMR reports from British Columbia Animal Health Centre (AHC) data that would provide transparent, timely, and useful information to public health practitioners, the food animal sector, and the general public. Using the Canadian Animal Health Surveillance Network (CAHSN) platform was the most efficient method of data retrieval. Project outputs included 2 publicly available reports. The public health report included AMR information for methicillin-resistantandThe animal health report included AMR information forandfrom Atlantic salmon, bacteria from bovine milk samples, and staphylococci from broiler chickens. A preliminary comparison was conducted between selected AHC data and publicly available Canadian Integrated Program for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance (CIPARS) reports.
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