Krka UK has launched a new podcast series  in which RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology, Professor Tim Nuttall explores practical strategies to support responsible antibiotic use in practice.

Topics include applying the principles of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS), making confident diagnostic and prescribing decisions, and managing client expectations around antibiotic use within practice.

In the first episode, Tim explores how to apply the principles of AMS in the consulting room, starting with recognising when antibiotics are genuinely needed.

He explores the role of clinical signs and cytology in guiding diagnosis and treatment decisions, while also emphasising the risks of unnecessary prescribing.

The discussion also covers when empirical antibiotic use may be appropriate and how to ensure these decisions are justified.

Each episode offers practical, evidence-based insights which Krka says can be easily implemented in general practice.

The series is accompanied by downloadable Vet2Vet Insights information sheets that summarise the main take-home messages from each episode.

https://open.spotify.com/show/0uphORU03q29WncwmN2EIa 

The information sheets are available here: https://www.krka.co.uk/veterinary-knowledge-hub/articles/responsible-use-of-companion-animal-antibiotics 

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