The WSAVA’s Therapeutic Guidelines Group (TGG) is to host a free webinar entitled ‘How to Optimize your Antibiotic Use’ during this year’s World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18-24 November) in order to support its members in using antibiotics effectively and responsibly. Speakers will include:
Dr Luca Guardabassi, TGG Co-Chair and Professor of One Health AMR at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, discussing why some MRSP infections can be treated successfully with cephalexin
Dr Anette Loeffler, Associate Professor of Veterinary Dermatology at the Royal Veterinary College, UK, discussing ‘Canine superficial pyoderma: Yes, topical antibacterial therapy can work on its own!’
Dr Lisbeth Rem Jessen, Associate Professor of Companion Animal Internal Medicine at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, discussing canine acute diarrhea and when antibiotic treatment is needed
Dr Fergus Allerton, European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine, Willows Veterinary Centre, UK, who will discuss stewardship initiatives to engage the missing stakeholder (the pet owner).
The webinar will be moderated by TGG member Dr Stephen Page, Director of Advanced Veterinary Therapeutics, Sydney, Australia, and will include a panel discussion.