Vets Produce Crucial Guidance For Responsible Use Of Antimicrobials
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14th September, 2012 16h17
The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) has published two new leaflets on the responsible use of antimicrobials. Their publication is very timely - in advance of the Commission’s awaited proposals on a new regulation for veterinary medicines - to inform animal owners, policymakers and other persons interested in the use of antimicrobials on
“How we can safeguard antimicrobials now and for the future”, and to reinforce the clear call to all vets throughout the community on
“How to use antimicrobials responsibly: advice for veterinarians”.
Peter Harlech Jones, President Elect of the BVA, who chaired the FVE working group that drafted these guides, commented:
“A lot of work has gone into producing these leaflets and I am delighted with the final outcome.
“Antimicrobial resistance is a very serious problem for both human and animal health. Preserving the efficacy of antimicrobials for use in people is vital, but the fact remains that they are also needed to treat animals. Antibiotics are a vital tool in our armoury to combat animal diseases and the veterinary profession must ensure they are used prudently and responsibly if we are to avoid a crisis.
“Thanks to our European colleagues we now have two short, easy-to-read leaflets summarising crucial guidance, where we reiterate a clear message of responsible use. In both the human and veterinary worlds we must use these vital medicines responsibly, or risk losing them completely.”
Antimicrobial resistance will be discussed at the forthcoming BVA Congress (to be held in Liverpool on 27-29 September) in a debate that will consider the issues from both a veterinary and public health perspective.
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