Antimicrobial Resistance – From Awareness to Action, is the theme of World Veterinary Day, which will be celebrated April 29 this year. The celebration of the profession began in 2000 and is scheduled annually for the last Saturday in April.
Source: Pork Network, March 21, 2017.
Veterinary Services including veterinarians and veterinary paraprofessionals have a key part to play in the fight against antimicrobial resistances, through their role in regulating and supervising the use of antimicrobials, offering professional advice to farmers and animal owners and collaborating with the human health sector.