Antimicrobial prescribing and antimicrobial resistance surveillance in equine practice
Antimicrobial prescribing and antimicrobial resistance surveillance in equine practice
Wilson, A, et al. (2022) Antimicrobial prescribing and antimicrobial resistance surveillance in equine practice. Equine Veterinary Journal. https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.13587
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Summary
This paper reports on the findings of a survey asking questions about the current antimicrobial prescribing practices and behaviours of veterinary surgeons in equine practice.
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Clinical audit [RCVS Knowledge] [online]. Available from: https://knowledge.rcvs.org.uk/quality-improvement/tools-and-resources/clinical-audit/ [accessed 10 November 2022]
Managing medicines: Staying legal and promoting safety [RCVS Knowledge Learn] [online]. Available from: https://learn.rcvsknowledge.org/course/index.php?categoryid=22 [accessed 10 November 2022]
Further Reading
Allen, S.E. et al. (2022) Use of antimicrobials licensed for systemic administration in UK equine practice. Equine Veterinary Journal, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.13878
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