Conclusions

This FAAST Review was Meant to:

1. Demonstrate the importance of antimicrobial resistance to human and animal health
2. Educate food animal producers and veterinarians on how to practice the five R’s of antimicrobial stewardship

After this FAAST Review, You Should Now Know:

• What antimicrobial resistance is and why it’s so important
• What antimicrobial stewardship is and why it’s so important
• Responsibility: Developing standard operating procedures and treatment protocols
• Reduction: On-farm biosecurity and animal husbandry
• Refinement: Finding the right drug, for the right condition, at the right dosage
• Replacement: Vaccination and emerging technologies
• Review: Monitoring and recording