Table 3
Changes and restrictions that might be considered in Ontario. Those actions that veterinarians can accomplish directly are highlighted.
(1 = yes, 2 = no, 3 = no opinion)
Factor
35
Beef (n=116)
Dairy (n=182)
Poultry (n=19)
Sheep/Goats
(n=68)
Swine (n=25)
Veal (n=8)
Med
Rank
Med
Rank
Med
Rank
Med
Rank
Med
Rank
Med
Rank
Elimination of the
“own use” loophole for
importing antibiotics into
Canada
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Elimination of the sale
of antibiotics through lay
outlets such as feed and
agricultural supply stores
in Ontario
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Mandatory training
for producers on
the judicious use of
antibiotics
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
A voluntary reduction in
the use of antibiotics by
producers
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
Changing antibiotics
available to producers
to “prescription only”
system
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
A mandatory CE
component related to
use, prescribing and
dispensing of antibiotics
by veterinarians
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
A ban on labeling of
some antibiotics for
growth promotion or
production purposes
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
Regulation and review of
antibiotic use on farms
through a review of
records
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
A voluntary reduction in
the use, prescribing and
dispensing of antibiotics
by veterinarians
1
2
1
2
1.5
4
1
2
1
2
1
2
A review of veterinary
prescribing and
dispensing practices as
a component of practice
inspection by CVO
2
3
2
3
1
3
2
3
1
2
1
2
Monitoring of veterinary
prescribing practices
and veterinary antibiotic
sales
2
3
2
3
1
3
1
2
1.5
3
1.5
3
Stop allowing veterinarians and pharmacists to
dispense APIs for direct
or compount use to replace licensed products
2
3
2
3
2
5
2
3
2
2
2
4
Restrict the pharmaceutical industry’s rebate
programs for antibiotics
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
Mandatory reduction in
antibiotics use over time
2
13
2
3
2
4
2
2
2
3
2
3
Antibiotic Use in Food-Producing Animals in Ontario: A Study of the Current Practises and Perceptions of Ontario Veterinarians