Vol. 12, Issue 5 (2023)

Author(s):
S Rajagunalan, R Sangameswaran, M Bharathidasan, A Sundar and PA Enbavalen

Abstract:
Antimicrobial resistance has threatened the public health worldwide and measures have been taken to tackle it, one of the important measures that can effectively reduce the impact of the development of antimicrobial resistance is the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs). The ASPs used effectively in human medicine in many countries, its application in veterinary practice is still in infancy especially in countries like India. This paper focuses on the need for implementing ASPs in veterinary practice to avert the antimicrobial crisis and outlines the modus operandi of its implementation and execution. Further constraints in its implementation are also discussed.