biostudies-literatureMagalhaes-Sant'Ana MUniversity College Dublin28https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC5602862biostudies-literatureUnknown70<h4>Background</h4>Antimicrobial resistance has emerged in recent years as a significant public health threat, which requires both an ethical and a scientific approach. In a recent Policy Delphi study, on-farm use of antimicrobials was a key concern identified by veterinary professionals in Ireland. In this case study (the second in a series of three resulting from a research workshop exploring the challenges facing the veterinary profession in Ireland; the other two case studies investigate clinical veterinary services and emergency/casualty slaughter certification) we aim to provide a value-based reflection on the constraints and possible opportunities for responsible use of veterinary antimicrobials in Ireland.<h4>Results</h4>Using a qualitative focus group approach, this study gatheredIrish veterinary journalChallenges facing the veterinary profession in Ireland: 2. On-farm use of veterinary antimicrobials.PMC5602862Veterinary Council Educational Trust Newman Fellowship in Veterinary EthicsMorton DBHanlon AJMagalhaes-Sant'Ana MMore SJfalseChallenges facing the veterinary profession in Ireland: 2. On-farm use of veterinary antimicrobials.<h4>Background</h4>Antimicrobial resistance has emerged in recent years as a significant public health threat, which requires both an ethical and a scientific approach. In a recent Policy Delphi study, on-farm use of antimicrobials was a key concern identified by veterinary professionals in Ireland. In this case study (the second in a series of three resulting from a research workshop exploring the challenges facing the veterinary profession in Ireland; the other two case studies investigate clinical veterinary services and emergency/casualty slaughter certification) we aim to provide a value-based reflection on the constraints and possible opportunities for responsible use of veterinary antimicrobials in Ireland.<h4>Results</h4>Using a qualitative focus group approach, this study gathered2017-01-01T00:00:00Z20172026-07-15T22:15:37.296Z2026-07-09T10:20:41.726ZS-EPMC56028622893238910.1186/s13620-017-0106-9