Evaluating antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial use in dogs and cats
Companion Animal Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Control 2024-2025 Seminar Series
Evaluating antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial use in dogs and cats
Online Webinar
Presented by: Csaba Varga, DVM MSc PhD DACVPM
University of Illinois
The emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in dogs and cats poses a threat to animal and human health. First, AMR patterns in Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria isolated from urine samples submitted to the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory from dogs and cats suspected of urinary tract infections will be described. Next, survey results on Illinois veterinarians' antimicrobial prescription practices and the factors that influence their decisions when treating bacterial infections in dogs and cats will be presented. The provided information on AMR and AMU in dogs and cats will help animal health stakeholders in developing stewardship programs.
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.