b'ARTICLEAntimicrobial resistance isconversation and educating clientsa shared challenge - but also ais key.Stewardship in actionshared responsibility. Antimicrobial resistance is a shared with similar signs they say, Last timechallenge - but also a shared he had an antibiotic and he got better.responsibility. As veterinary In this scenario it is easy to think thatprofessionals, we have the expertise the client is demanding antibiotics andand the opportunity to lead by so feel pressure to prescribe when theexample. By embracing stewardship client is just trying to be helpful. principles, using diagnostics to guide treatment, choosing antibiotics Having the whole practice team onthoughtfully, and delivering a consistent board is essential. As Tim observes, Ifmessage as a team, we can protect the the practice is working as a team, theneffectiveness of these vital medicines the client is going to get a consistentfor the future.message and theyll trust a consistentAccess Krka AMS materials with message. He adds that for conditionsProfessor Tim Nuttall here:like cat bite abscesses or acute gastro-intestinal upsets, the majority will gethttps://www.krka.co.uk/veterinary-better in five to seven days with orknowledge-hub/articles/responsible-without an antibiotic. Reframing theuse-of-companion-animal-antibioticsUseful ResourcesBSAVA Protect Me https://www.bsava.com/resources/veterinary-resources/protect-me/Antibiotic Guardian: https://antibioticguardian.com/www.krka.co.uk Veterinary Knowledge Hub: www.krka.co.uk/veterinary-knowledge-hub Click here to listen tothe Krka podcast on References:1. Kennedy, B. (2024) Antibiotic resistant infections in England surpass pre-pandemic levels. BMJ. 387:q2560 doi: https://doi. Spotifyorg/10.1136/bmj.q25602. Mohsen, N. et al. (2024) Global burden of bacterial antimicrobial resistance 19902021: a systematic analysis with forecasts to 2050. The Lancet. 404, Issue 10459, 1199 - 1226Renzo Di Florio DVM, MRCVSRenzo Di Florio graduated from the University of Bologna in 2007 and has built a diverse veterinary career spanning both farm and companion animal practice. With a strong foundation in clinical work and a deep understanding of everyday veterinary challenges, he has developed a particular interest in pain management. Renzo now works as a Technical Veterinary Adviser at Krka, where he draws on his broad experience to support colleagues across the profession.Prof. Tim Nuttall BSc, BVSc, CertVD, PhD, CBiol, MSB, MRCVSProf. Tim Nuttall is the Head of Dermatology at the Dick Vet School and is a globally recognised veterinary specialist in dermatology, canine atopic dermatitis and antimicrobial resistance. Tim has written over 100 clinical / scientific publications and has served on numerous scientific committees. Currently he sits on the RUMA independent Scientific Group. His current research programme is studying antimicrobial resistance and skin infections. In 2014 he received the BSAVA Woodrow Award for outstanding contributions to veterinary medicine.www.inspiredvet.co.uk35'