Antibiotic Stewardship in Veterinary Medicine: From Policy to Practice

Course overview

Antimicrobial resistance is a growing global health threat that impacts both human and animal populations. This one-hour continuing education session will explore the principles of antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary medicine and its critical role in the One Health approach. Attendees will learn strategies for responsible antibiotic use, including diagnostic decision-making, regulatory requirements, and implementation of stewardship programs in practice. The session will also cover extra-label drug use regulations, antibiotic susceptibility testing, and practical case-based scenarios to guide evidence-based prescribing. By the end of this lecture, participants will be equipped with resources and actionable steps to optimize antibiotic therapy while minimizing resistance development.