Effectiveness of Antimicrobial Stewardship in Australian Veterinary Clinics

抗菌素耐药性威胁着澳大利亚人的健康、澳大利亚动物的健康及其提供安全可靠食品的声誉。过度使用抗菌素是抗菌素耐药性的一个驱动因素。该项目旨在通过在兽医实践中实施抗微生物药物管理和制定抗微生物药物使用监测方法，解决动物中过度使用抗微生物药物的问题。这是解决和评估兽药中不适当使用抗菌药物问题的第一项综合研究，预计将提高兽医使用抗菌药物的质量，并延长抗菌药物在兽药中的功效。这是减少社区接触抗菌素耐药性的关键一步。

Antimicrobial resistance threatens Australians' health, Australia's animal health and its reputation for providing safe and reliable food. Overuse of antimicrobials is a driver of antimicrobial resistance. This project aims to address the overuse of antimicrobials in animals by implementing antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary practices and developing methods of antimicrobial use surveillance. It is the first comprehensive study to address and assess inappropriate use of antimicrobials in veterinary medicine- and is expected to improve quality use of antimicrobials by veterinarians and prolong the efficacy of antimicrobials in veterinary medicine. This presents a critical step in reducing community exposure to antimicrobial resistance.