Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Prudent use guidelines: a review of existing veterinary guidelines.
- Journal:
- Revue scientifique et technique (International Office of Epizootics)
- Year:
- 2012
- Authors:
- Teale, C J & Moulin, G
- Affiliation:
- Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (Shrewsbury office) · United Kingdom
Plain-English summary
This paper looks at guidelines for the careful use of antibiotics in veterinary medicine, which are important for both animal and public health. It discusses recommendations from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) that aim to ensure antibiotics remain effective while being used responsibly. The guidelines cover everyone involved in giving antibiotics to animals, from government regulators to veterinarians and farmers. It also notes that different organizations may create specific guidelines for their audiences, focusing on what is most relevant to them. Overall, the paper emphasizes the importance of following these guidelines to protect health and maintain the effectiveness of antibiotics.
Abstract
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) TerrestrialAnimal Health Code considers the prudent use of antimicrobial agents in veterinary medicine to comprise a series of practical measures and recommendations which confer benefits to animal and public health while preserving and maintaining the therapeutic efficacy of antimicrobials. This paper reviews some of the main veterinary prudent use guidelines which have been published in English and the responsibilities of those involved at all levels in the administration of antimicrobials to animals, including national regulatory authorities. The OIE guidelines are considered comprehensive and cover all of those levels, from regulatory authorities to veterinarians and food producers. Guidelines produced by national authorities, professional veterinary associations or farming associations and which are targeted at particular individuals, for example veterinarians or food animal producers, will, obviously, restrict their coverage to those aspects considered relevant for their target audience.
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