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RUMA CA&E – Approaches to Parasiticide stewardship Risk-Based Prescribing

This webinar will discuss how a risk-based approach to parasiticide prescribing can support responsible use in companion animals, while balancing animal health, public health, and environmental considerations.

22nd July  ·  7:30 – 8:30 PM
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Steve Howard

BVMS MRCVS

Steve co-founded RUMA CA&E (established 2021) and, as Secretary General, advances responsible, evidence-based medicines use in UK companion animal and equine sectors, focusing on antimicrobial stewardship, AMR, and parasiticides within a One Health approach. A Glasgow vet graduate, he is PDSA’s Chief Veterinary Advisor.

About This Webinar

Risk-based approach to parasiticide prescribing

  • Why RUMA CA&E is focusing on parasiticide stewardship
  • The key principles of the RUMA CA&E position statement
  • The role of risk-based, proportionate prescribing, including the use of prevalence data and diagnostic testing to assess risk
  • The wider environmental context, including the VMD call for evidence on flea treatments and the need to fill evidence gaps
  • Update on the Animal Medicines Amnesty, which now encompasses all medicines, with a particular focus on parasiticides and antibiotics and the importance of safe use, safe disposal and responsible communication with pet owners
60 minutes
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