Ventilation Management Stocking density Isolation and acclimatization of incoming breeding swine. Antimicrobials represent a powerful therapeutic option. We believe that judicious use requires the oversight of a veterinarian at some point in the decision making process. The law prohibits extra label use of antimicrobials in the feed. Judicious use requires the oversight of a veterinarian at some point in the decision making process.
Veterinarians are the primary source of information on the use of swine antimicrobials.
Veterinarians must accurately communicate written, adequate directions to the client for antimicrobial use. The extra label uses of OTC antimicrobials fall within the regulatory constraints of the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act and thus requires veterinarian oversight. Package inserts should be considered as sources of information for the practitioner. Continuing education is an important component of maintaining and enhancing the veterinarian's pharmacological knowledge. AASV supports the development of a veterinary antimicrobial decision system for swine to improve accuracy in the selection of therapeutics.