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Guidelines for Infection Prevention and Appropriate Antimicrobial Use in the Animal Sector: Cattle Farming.

Country/Territory
Uganda
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Farming Food security Animal health Pests/diseases Agricultural development Equipment Food quality control/food safety Waste management Hygiene/sanitary procedures Drugs Biosecurity Cattle Disinfection/disinfestation Animal feed/feedstuffs Vaccination
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

These guidelines play a crucial role in the implementation of Uganda's National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance, aimed at slowing the dissemination of resistant microorganisms. They constitute part of the technical documentation produced by MAAIF, aligning with both global and national objectives to enhance the judicious use of antimicrobial agents in the animal sector. This is a pivotal strategy in combating the spread of AMR. These guidelines will serve as a valuable resource for farmers and frontline veterinary practitioners, particularly in the areas of infection prevention, appropriate use of antimicrobials, and maintaining records for farm animals and veterinary products. Their aim is to establish farming conditions that deter or reduce the occurrence and transmission of infections, while advocating for the responsible and secure administration of medications. The text is designed in 4 Chapters as follow: Introduction (1); Infection Prevention Practices (2); Appropriate Antimicrobial Use Practices (3); and Keeping records for veterinary medicines used on the cattle farm (4).

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