Suzanna Richards | Student
University of Melbourne

Suzanna completed a Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 2007 at the University of Sydney. She worked initially at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals as a general veterinarian treating companion animals and welfare cases. After a few years in general practice, Suzanna moved to the United Kingdom to undertake a rotating small animal internship at the University of Glasgow. She then stayed on and worked in a wide variety of practices around the UK. During this time as a locum, she was able to see how different practices approached their usage of antimicrobials and became increasingly interested in the profession's response to antimicrobial resistance. Suzanna is currently in the final stages of completing a research masters with the University of Melbourne.

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Day 2 @ 14:30

Antimicrobial stwewardship - what is it? why do I need it? how do it do it?

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health concern as we need access to effective antimicrobials for the welfare of both humans and animals. Overuse of antimicrobials drives selection pressure and increases resistance. Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is a coordinated set of actions that support appropriate prescribing of antimicrobials. There are many different pressures that companion animal veterinarians face when prescribing antimicrobials. Having a stewardship program helps support better prescribing decisions. Come and discuss and learn about AMS in small animal practice and how to implement a program or if your practice has one, how to do things better.

Suzanna Richards, Student, University of Melbourne

last published: 13/May/26 21:55 GMT

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