Breaking Down Barriers to Sustainable Antimicrobial Use in Cats
Companion Animal Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Control 2024-2025 Seminar Series
Breaking Down Barriers to Sustainable Antimicrobial Use in Cats
Online Webinar
Presented by: Amelia Greiner Safi, PhD, MS & Casey Cazer, DVM, PhD
Cornell University
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a One Health challenge that necessitates improved antimicrobial use across all sectors. Existing recommendations support judicious antimicrobial use in companion animals including cats, but a range of individual and structural factors limit effective stewardship for feline veterinarians. In addition to challenges with diagnostics, perceived difficulty medicating cats and limited awareness of AMR can also lead to overuse of cefovecin, a critically important third generation cephalosporin. This presentation covers findings from a study with both cat owners and veterinarians on the drivers of cefovecin overuse and outlines actionable solutions to improve antimicrobial use in cats.
This program has been submitted (but is not yet approved) for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.
Registration is free, but capacity is limited.