DESIRED
OUTCOMES
During the CVO Facilitated Discussions, when asked what the “future would look like”
if appropriate changes were made and were successful, participating veterinarians
reported a variety of desired outcomes.
Some of the participating veterinarians would like to see a documented reduction in the
total amount of antibiotics used. Documentation would require establishing a baseline
and measuring the change over time. In particular, they would like to see a decrease in
the use of Category I and II drugs. Maintained efficacy of antibiotics with documented
reductions in the incidence of antibiotic resistance through positive trends in the CIPARS
data, as well as an increase in sustainable alternatives, were cited as components of a
desired future.
Meaningful changes would require a coordinated effort with one identified group leading
the work in the area of antibiotic use and resistance. A shared responsibility for safe
food is a desired outcome, which includes auditing of on-farm records and increased
traceability of residue violations.
Veterinarians would like to see
a documented reduction in the
total amount of antibiotics used.
Documentation would require
establishing a baseline and
measuring the change over time.
In particular, they would like to
see a decrease in the use of
Category I and II drugs.
Some of the participating veterinarians would like to see increased veterinary oversight
of antibiotic use; antibiotics would be available only through a veterinarian by prescription
and a Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR) would always be maintained.
Veterinarians would present a unified front, would appreciate the privilege they enjoy
by being able to prescribe antibiotics and all prescribing decisions would be based on
science. It was felt by some veterinarians that CVO verification would be an important
step. Desired outcomes would include continued access by veterinarians to antibiotics
and the continued ability to prescribe antibiotics in an extra-label fashion.
Desired outcomes include improved public perception of food product quality and safety,
together with improved trust as to how antibiotics are used in livestock and by veterinary
professionals. It wa