Veterinary Antimicrobial Prescribing Guidelines - Pigs

Increased use of antimicrobials can result in resistance issues, which can reduce the effectiveness of antimicrobials in animal production, but also increases the risk to resistance in human health. The antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for pigs provides guidance to veterinarians on prevention and treatment options for bacterial diseases including the selection and use of antimicrobial products registered in Australia for us in pigs. The guidelines focus on antimicrobial stewardship practices and ensure these treatments are used in an appropriate way to secure their use and efficacy for the future.