Tracking Antimicrobial Use in US Animal Agriculture: Challenges and Solutions

Send us Fan MailEver wondered how we can better track and manage antimicrobial use in US animal agriculture? Join Drs. Katherine Huebner and Susan Bright-Ponte as they unravel the complexities of data collection in livestock, sharing insights from FDA-funded projects that started in 2016. Discover the historical challenges of establishing a national database and how understanding antimicrobial use in varied contexts like disease outbreaks or natural disasters can inform better stewardship practices. This episode promises to enhance your understanding of how critical data informs policies to combat antimicrobial resistance.Katherine and Susan emphasize the importance of building trust with producers and the challenges of data collection across livestock segments. They also spotlight the role of public-private partnerships and the FDA’s ongoing support. All this wrapped up with a One Health approach to stewardship and some lighthearted moments that bring a personal touch to the professional dialogue. Don't miss out on this illuminating conversation!JAVMA article: https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.24.03.0180INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT TO JAVMA ®  OR AJVR ® ?JAVMA ® : https://avma.org/JAVMAAuthorsAJVR ® : https://avma.org/AJVRAuthorsFOLLOW US:JAVMA ® :Facebook: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association - JAVMA | FacebookInstagram: JAVMA (@avma_javma) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: JAVMA (@AVMAJAVMA) / Twitter AJVR ® : Facebook: American Journal of Veterinary Research - AJVR | FacebookInstagram: AJVR (@ajvroa) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: AJVR (@AJVROA) / TwitterJAVMA ®  and AJVR ®  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/avma-journals