Antibiotic Stewardship Update Progress - Dr. Eric Moore, Technical Director, Norbrook, Inc.; Dr. Michael Costin, Assistant Director, Division of Animal & Public Health, AVMA; Dr. Andrew T. Maccabe, Chief Executive Officer, AAVMC; Dr. Deepanker Tewari, Director, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Veterinary Laboratory, from the 2017 NIAA Antibiotic Symposium - Antibiotic Stewardship: Collaborative Strategy for Animal Agriculture and Human Health, October 31 - November 2, 2017, Herndon, Virginia, USA. More presentations at http://www.swinecast.com/2017-niaa-antibiotic-symposium-antibiotic-stewardship

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Ensuring antibiotics remain
available and effective tools for all
The AVMA: Understanding and
promoting good stewardship
Dr. Michael Costin
Assistant Director
American Veterinary Medical Association

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Advocating for Appropriate Use
Judicious use is in the best interest of animal health and welfare, and public health

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Use in Companion Animal Practice
Treatment of Aquatic Animals
Use in Food-Producing Animals
Use in Horses
Judicious Therapeutic Use
The Role of the Veterinarian in Antimicrobial Use
And More!
Antimicrobial Policies: Variety, Depth and Breadth

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 American Animal Hospital Association
 American Association of Avian Pathologists
 American Association of Bovine Practitioners
 American Association of Equine Practitioners
 American Association of Fish Veterinarians
 American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians
 American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners
 American Association of Swine Veterinarians
 One at-large member
AVMA Committee on Antimicrobials
Focusing expertise and resources; enhancing effective and timely decisions

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Builds consensus
Provides leadership
Is a trusted source
Supports veterinary oversight
Works collaboratively with stakeholders
Promotes antibiotic stewardship
Ensuring that the AVMA:

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Our Commitment to the Future
Ensuring
antibiotics remain available
and effective tools for all

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Thank you!