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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Dosing equine antimicrobials: Ensuring clinical success and avoiding antimicrobial resistance

Journal:
Equine Veterinary Education
Year:
2019
Authors:
Hardefeldt, L. Y.
Affiliation:
Asia‐Pacific Centre for Animal Health Melbourne Veterinary School Department of Veterinary Biosciences Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences University of Melbourne Parkville Victoria Australia · Australia
Species:
horse

Abstract

Summary Underdosing of equine antimicrobials is a global issue and may be contributing to antimicrobial resistance in horses. Recent research in Australia has identified that most antimicrobial use in peer‐reviewed literature is at a higher dose than that currently on the label for many common equine antimicrobials in the United States, the UK and Australia. These dosing regimens used are now considered the most appropriate doses to be using in horses and veterinarians treating equine patients should be aware of the contemporary dosing regimens.

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Original publication: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.13190