Antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for dairy cattle
One of the key objectives of any antimicrobial stewardship program is to reduce the use of antimicrobials. Eliminating the unnecessary use of antimicrobials is an essential part of this equation. While other objectives include ensuring appropriate prescribing practice (such as using the narrowest spectrum of antimicrobial activity and minimising the duration of use) and ensuring optimal infection prevention and control, the best way to secure the use of antimicrobials for the future and to reduce selection pressures favouring resistant organisms is to reduce the overall amounts used.
Every poultry veterinarian should become familiar with these guidelines to deliver the best possible veterinary service to the Australian poultry industry.
