Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Using individual animal susceptibility test results in bovine practice.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice
- Year:
- 2015
- Authors:
- Lubbers, Brian
- Affiliation:
- Kansas State University · United States
Plain-English summary
This study discusses how veterinarians can use test results that show how bacteria in cattle respond to antibiotics when treating infections. It highlights the importance of following specific guidelines to choose the right antibiotic based on the type of bacteria, the animal's health, and the disease being treated. When these guidelines aren't available, vets are encouraged to look at other scientific information to make sure antibiotics are used responsibly. Overall, the research emphasizes the need for careful decision-making in antibiotic use for cattle to ensure effective treatment and reduce resistance.
Abstract
The integration of antimicrobial susceptibility test results into food animal case management can be a challenging proposition. The use of Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute veterinary-specific interpretive criteria can assist with the antimicrobial selection process when these criteria exist for the specific antimicrobial, pathogen, host animal, disease process, and dosing regimen being considered. When veterinary-specific interpretive criteria do not exist, clinicians can, and should, evaluate microbiological, pharmacological and clinical data to ensure responsible use of antimicrobials.
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