Assessment of Antimicrobial Use for Companion Animals in South Korea: Developing Defined Daily Doses and Investigating Veterinarians' Perception of AMR.

ABSTRACT: There are global concerns regarding the transmission of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens from animals to humans. Especially, companion animals are increasingly recognized as a potential source due to their close interactions with people, despite a limited number of reported cases. Although, social demands regarding comprehensive surveillance for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among companion animals are highlighted, there is a lack of a relevant system in South Korea. In this regard, we conducted preliminary investigation on antimicrobial use (AMU) among small animal clinics, along with veterinary practitioner's knowledge and attitude regarding this issue in South Korea. We collected data on 684,153 antimicrobial prescription visits for canine and feline patients from 2019 to 2022 at 100

SUBMITTER: Kim SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11758324 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature