Use of antimicrobials for animals in New Zealand, and in comparison with other countries

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Authors

J.E. Hillerton · Optibrium (United Kingdom)

CR Irvine · New Zealand Association of Scientists

Abstract

New Zealand veterinarians will soon have to make changes to adopt the World Health Organisation's global action plan to manage antimicrobial resistance. Having a benchmark of current antimicrobial use will inform priorities and allow measurement of the impact of future programmes.

Topics & Keywords

Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts Antibiotic Use and Resistance Insect and Pesticide Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Partnerships for the goals

Publication Details

Published in: New Zealand Veterinary Journal

Volume 65, Issue 2, pp. 71-77

DOI: 10.1080/00480169.2016.1171736

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