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Achieving responsible antimicrobial use: communicating with farmers
Author(s) -
Reyher Kristen K.,
Barrett David C.,
Tisdall David A.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1136/inp.j341
Subject(s) - work (physics) , business , antimicrobial , key (lock) , opinion leadership , knowledge management , public relations , engineering , political science , computer science , computer security , mechanical engineering , chemistry , organic chemistry
Communicating with farmers is key in achieving responsible antimicrobial use on the farm. With the farmer and vet working together and using their own individual knowledge and expertise, the change in antimicrobial use can be sustained and work for both parties. This article discusses the issues surrounding antimicribial use and why there may be a difference in opinion between the vet and the farmer. It provides tools that vets can use to improve their commmunication with the farmer to create a better working relationship.