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APRUMA: A Background

The Alberta Best Practices Framework for the use of Antimicrobials in Food-Producing Animals is intended to provide information to consumers, producers, veterinarians, and other interested parties on the use of antimicrobial products in animal agriculture.The purpose of this document is to contribute to the continued effectiveness of antimicrobials by providing a framework describing best practice. While the core concepts in this framework should apply, the document can be adapted to the specific requirements of various organizations. This would lead to a co-ordinated and integrated approach across Alberta.

APRUMA: Antimicrobials and Disease Diagnosis

When a disease occurs, the veterinarian examines the animal(s) and the circumstances in which they are kept Disease diagnosis and...

APRUMA: Antimicrobials & Ensuring Animal Health

Animal health starts with good husbandry practices Farmers should regularly monitor the health and welfare of their animals...

APRUMA: Antimicrobials and Effective Administration of Medicines

Successful treatment is determined by proper administration of the antimicrobial coupled with the correct quantity used for the...

APRUMA: Antimicrobial Record Keeping

In relation to record keeping, it is recommended to maintain records for at least five years – irrespective of whether or not the...

APRUMA: Introduction to Antimicrobials

Good health is essential for welfare and for optimal animal performance. Disease control is therefore an essential part of any...

APRUMA: What are antimicrobials?

What is an antimicrobial and how is it made available? The term ‘antimicrobial’ is in most cases synonymous with ‘antibiotic’,...

APRUMA: Protecting Future Effectiveness of Antimicrobials

Pharmacovigilance Pharmacovigilance is the process whereby concerns in relation to safety or effectiveness of medicines are...

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