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    These open-source teaching modules are designed for integration into existing veterinary school courses regarding: Pharmacology, Microbiology, Public Health, and Species-specific medicine.   Other interested visitors to the site include researchers, microbiologists, epidemiologists and animal scientists.   PDF of the Module "Veterinary Public Health And Antimicrobial Resistance"  http://amrls.cvm.msu.edu/tools/module-pdf-files/vet-public-health/at_download/file        

JAVMA • Vol 249 • No. 6 • September 15, 2016 -- Special Report
 

Risk reduction and management strategies to prevent transmission of infectious disease among dogs at dog shows, sporting events, and other canine group settings

 

From the Departments of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (Stull, Kasten, Hoet, O’Quin), Veterinary Clinical Sciences (Sherding), and Veterinary Biosciences (Burkhard), College of Veterinary  Medicine,  The  Ohio  State  University,  Columbus,  OH  43210;  Michelle Evason Veterinary Internal Medicine & Nutrition Consulting, Columbus, OH 43214 (Eva-son); and the Department of Pathobiology, Ontario Veterinary College, and Centre for Public  Health  and  Zoonoses,  University  of  Guelph,  Guelph,  ON  N1G  2W1,  Canada (Weese).
Address correspondence to Dr. Stull (Stull.82@osu.edu)

 

• ARTICLE DOWNLOAD HERE

    Review Article
Antibiotic Treatment of Dogs and Cats during Pregnancy 

" The use of pharmacological agents in pregnant females poses a major clinical challenge due to the marked physiological changes that may modify the pharmacokinetics of drugs and to the potential effects on the fetus" by Marcela Rebuelto¹ and María Elena Loza^2
1 Farmacología, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Chorroarín 280, 1427 Buenos Aires, Argentina
² Teriogenología, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Chorroarín 280, 1427 Buenos Aires, Argentina      

Resources from France:       ECOANTIBIO PLAN
2012-2016
Summary and Key Achievements   "The first Ecoantibio Plan had 2 specific objectives:

• To reduce the exposure of animals to antibiotics by 25% in 5 years, with a particular attention to the use of critically important antibiotics in veterinary and human medicine. The 25% reduction target is measured using the Animal Level of Exposure to Antimicrobials (ALEA) indicator. Data relating to the level of animal exposure to antibiotics are issued with a lag of one year, hence the reference to 2017 in the name of the Ecoantibio Plan. Achievement of the Plan’s target will only be disclosed in 2017;
• To preserve therapeutic arsenal of antibiotics in a durable way, especially because new antibiotics for veterinary use are currently minimal."

          Monitoring of Antimicrobial Resistance in Pathogenic Bacteria in Animals in France in 2015: Summary Report of the RESAPATH network (www.resapath.anses.fr)   "The epidemiology of resistance is increasingly complex and we strongly believe that providing annual data of resistance trends in animal pathogens contributes to a comprehensive overview of antimicrobial resistance in veterinary medicine. We especially thank all laboratories and staff who are contributing to these surveillance efforts and to a better control of this major issue in animals."   The objectives of the RESAPATH are the following:
- To monitor antimicrobial resistance in pathogenic bacteria of animal origin in France,
- To collect resistant isolates of particular interest and to characterize their genetic background (including deciphering mechanisms of resistance),
- To provide technical support to local laboratories.         The Australian Veterinary Association provides a link to the AIDAP Antibiotic Prescribing Guidelines. This extensive resource details use for different body systems. However, other than a section on 'Routine De-sexing' (where routine antibiotic use is NOT recommended) there is little specifically related to reproduction or puppies.               Canadian Veterinary Medical Association:   ANTIMICROBIAL USE IN ANIMALS – POSITION STATEMENT      

There are many sites with general recommendations for owners. e.g. FECAVA

For Owners:   In this poster they start to address the issue of 'prescribing pressure' i.e. owners asking for or demanding antibiotics from their veterinarian:  

DON’T EXPECT ANTIBIOTICS
Do not demand antibiotics if your veterinarian does not prescribe them; in most cases it is not appropriate to use antibiotics in a precautionary manner. Unless your animal is seriously ill and is admitted to an animal hospital for care, always ask your veterinarian if the prescribed antibiotics are really necessary, or if
something else could be tried first. 

 

 

  WE are still searching for information directly pertinent to breeders and dog competitions...    

Numerous authorities, organizations, veterinary groups and others are assembling guidelines for appropriate use of antimicrobials. These are mainly oriented to veteriarians and veterinary nurses/ technicians. One for Owners from FECAVA.   FECEVA   For Companion Animal Practice   For Owners:   In this poster they start to address the issue of 'prescribing pressure' i.e. owners asking for or demanding antibiotics from their veterinarian:  

DON’T EXPECT ANTIBIOTICS
Do not demand antibiotics if your veterinarian does not prescribe them; in most cases it is not appropriate
to use antibiotics in a precautionary manner. Unless your animal is seriously ill and is admitted to an animal
hospital for care, always ask your veterinarian if the prescribed antibiotics are really necessary, or if
something else could be tried first.      AVMA The American Veterinary Medicial Association has an informative page, with many links to other resources: Antimicrobial Use in Companion Animal Practice     WSAVA Various resources, including  The Correct Use of Anti-Microbial Therapy   VMD/DEFRA Antimicrobial Resistance and Responsible Use of Antimicrobials: Information for Veterinary Surgeons     From the VETERINARY EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE (ECC) website:   Podcast for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Companion Animal Care - this includes background and scientific information on bacteria and anti-microbials. The stewardship portion is based on a research article: Guardabassi L, Prescott JF. Antimicrobial Stewardship in Small Animal Veterinary Practice: From Theory to Practice. Vet Clin N Am – Sm Anim Prac 2015. 45(2):361–376.  (sorry no access to the full paper).   American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine ACVIM Concensus Statement on Therapeutic Antimicrobial Use in Animals and Antimicrobial Resistance  

As part of the Prudent Use of Antibiotics/ Antimicrobials it is important to consider how to reduce the risk of infectious disease.       Dr. Jason Stull, of the Ohio State University has resources on Disease Prevention at Canine Group Settings - a 'white paper' designed for use by the public.     Also, there are links to his research results on Risk reduction and management strategies to prevent transmission of infectious disease among dogs at dog shows, sporting events, and other canine group settings              

This is a reminder to do the Abstract, here are some reminders what an Abstract is for.

1. What is this article about?
2. Who is this article for?
3. What is the take-home message?

***NOTE: REMOVE THE ABOVE BEFORE PUBLISHING! For GRIHP articles: This article on Dachshunds is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds.  See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative