To better equip veterinary professionals with current information on selected host species groups and bacterial or fungal pathogens of concern, the AVMA published the second edition of Antimicrobial Stewardship and Pathogens Affecting Animal Health in the United States November 5.
The report is not meant to serve as a treatment guideline; rather it is designed to provide the whole practice team with practical antimicrobial stewardship information and resources team members can incorporate into their practices. We’ve included two pieces about it here.
Source: AVMA, November 6, 2026. Link-1. Link-2. Dogs and cats, cattle, chickens and turkeys, equids, fish, sheep and goats, and swine are all covered.
Every species-pathogen combination is different, but stewardship principles do remain remarkably consistent. It’s prevention, diagnostics, thoughtful interpretation, and, ultimately, responsible antimicrobial use.” – Alexandra M. Medley, DVM, MPH
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