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...
Working with Feed MillsOn June 14, 2018, ABVMA Council and staff visited Masterfeeds complete feed and premix facilities in Red Deer. The intent was to...
Establish Your VCPRHealth Canada has introduced changes to the way animal owners access antimicrobials in order to prevent the spread of AMR. Going...
2017 Antibiotic Awareness Week ToolkitThe Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has prepared this toolkit to help you participate in various activities throughout the...
One-Health Antimicrobial Workshop ReviewThe Alberta Veterinary Medical Association hosted the Alberta One‐Health Antimicrobial Workshop with support provided by a grant...
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...
Canadian Veterinarians Tackle Growing Concern about Antibiotic Resistance’s Impact on the Veterinary CommunityVeterinarians from across Canada gathered in Niagara Falls, Ont. at the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) Summit to...
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...
What regulations can livestock producers expect?International Attention In order to control the rise of antimicrobial resistance, many government bodies around the world are...
