Are antibiotics good or bad for livestock?What is an antimicrobial? Antimicrobials are a class of medications that kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms, including...
Health Canada announces consultation regarding new regulations related to veterinary drugsHealth Canada has announced a 75 day (July 2 – September 14, 2016) consultation on proposed changes to the Food and Drug...
What can livestock producers do to prepare for the changes?Good Husbandry Controlling the growth of antimicrobial resistance is everyone’s responsibility, and there are a number of ways...
Why now? When will it become law?Recent Attention Antimicrobial resistance may seem like a new issue in the media, but it’s been a concern in the medical...
Antimicrobial Resistance: We All Have a Role to PlayThe science of AMR is complex and complicated. As well, the politics involved are equally complex. Tradition has seen every...
APRUMA: Introduction to AntimicrobialsGood health is essential for welfare and for optimal animal performance. Disease control is therefore an essential part of any...
APRUMA: Protecting Future Effectiveness of AntimicrobialsPharmacovigilance Pharmacovigilance is the process whereby concerns in relation to safety or effectiveness of medicines are...
APRUMA: Antimicrobials & Ensuring Animal HealthAnimal health starts with good husbandry practices Farmers should regularly monitor the health and welfare of their animals...
APRUMA: Antimicrobials and Effective Administration of MedicinesSuccessful treatment is determined by proper administration of the antimicrobial coupled with the correct quantity used for the...
APRUMA: Antimicrobials and Disease DiagnosisWhen a disease occurs, the veterinarian examines the animal(s) and the circumstances in which they are kept Disease diagnosis and...
