Key Information
CPD Hours: 1 hours
Course Length: One hour
Course Format: Recorded webinar with a copy of the webinar slides provided
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Course Information
Key Areas
- Antibiotic usage
- Antimicrobial resistance
Are you using the right antibiotic therapy or are you unsure of what drug to use and how long for?
Decision making with regards to antibiotic therapy can at times be challenging. Antibiotics are an essential tool for treating many equine conditions however, there is much scrutiny on the use, misuse and abuse of antibiotics particularly in relation to prophylaxis. This lecture aims to address the rational use of antibiotic therapy and guide the practitioner when to use antibiotics, what antibiotic to use and how long for. This lecture will include example cases of clinical scenarios commonly encountered in equine practice as well as up to date information on rational antibiotic therapy and tips to avoid antibiotic misuse. The information will be highly practical and relevant all equine practitioners.
Why do this course?
The course will focus on common conditions and antibiotics available to equine practitioners, tips for choosing what antibiotic to use, and cases where antibiotics are not necessary. The key areas:
Our extensive library of recorded webinars are great value for busy practitioners seeking quality CPD at a time of their choice and without leaving home. Participants gain access to the webinar for two weeks which allows them to view it at their leisure and convenience as well as review aspects as needed to enhance learning. Participants will receive an electronic copy of the slides to support their viewing session and a CPD certificate.
Members of the BVA Young Vets Network receive a 50% discount on our recorded webinars (subject to availability – ten discounted places available per webinar per year).
Please note: Our anytime Recorded Webinars and Recorded Webinar Plus CPD are regularly reviewed to ensure they are still providing the most up-to-date information. Please therefore activate the webinar within 3 months of purchase as we cannot guarantee availability after this time period. Any recorded webinars that are removed from sale during the 3 month time period we will offer a free replacement.
Tutors
Nicola Lynch, MVB CertAVP MVetMed MRCVS
Staff Clinician in Equine Surgery
The Royal Veterinary College
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