Cross-sectional survey on the use and impact of the Danish national antibiotic use guidelines for companion animal practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Danish antibiotic use guidelines for companion animal practice were published by the Danish Veterinary Association in 2012. Since then, national surveillance data indicate a 10% reduction in the total use of antibiotics for companion animals, particularly a marked reduction in the use of third generation cephalosporins. The aim of the study was to assess if and how the guidelines have impacted diagnostic and antibiotic prescription habits of the users, and to identify user perceived barriers to implementation.

Results

An online questionnaire was sent to all 882 members of the Danish Small Animal Veterinary Association in October 2015. The survey was completed by 151 veterinarians. Respondents most frequently consulted the recommendations on skin and urinary tr

SUBMITTER: Jessen LR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5725655 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature