Withholding antibiotics from sick animals poses a threat to animal welfare. To maintain the effectiveness of antibiotics in animals and in people, antimicrobial drugs should be used judiciously: the right drug for the right bug at the right time for the right duration. The following interventions help users to determine correct uses of antimicrobials.
Tools and methods to rapidly diagnose the cause of illness so that treatment can be targeted at the pathogen responsible.
Tools to assist in correctly prescribing the appropriate antimicrobial drug treatment.
Genomic sequencing can identify antimicrobial-resistant genes and help develop treatment options, including alternatives to antimicrobials.
Policies and regulations to preserve the efficacy of existing treatments.
