London Vet Show: Responsible use of medicines in farm animals (anthelmintics and antibiotics)
Date: Friday 18th November 2022
Opening times: 11:40 - 12:30
Venue: ExCel London, Royal Victoria Dock, London, EX16 1XL
Details
As farm veterinary surgeons, we all know that it is rarely solely about using medicines to treat sick animals, though when it is, the pressure is on to use what we have responsibly. And whether we are talking about anthelmintics or antibiotics, our options are decreasing and it is essential that every one of us is up-to-date with best practice principles.
This presentation will look at current best practice and how to work with farmers to plan ahead, prevent disease and protect the flock or herd so that animals remain healthy and the need for treatments are reduced.
We will look at the use of monitoring diagnostics and careful management so that necessary treatments can be targeted and sustainable.
Importantly we will consider how to motivate change and encourage colleagues and clients to progress with us.
Speaker
Fiona Lovatt - Farm Vet Champions Clinical Lead
Fiona Lovatt is RCVS Knowledge’s Clinical Lead for Farm Vet Champions. Fiona runs the sheep veterinary consultancy business, Flock Health Ltd, which works with vets, sheep farmers, processors, retailers and pharmaceutical companies in the UK and abroad. She is a past president of the Sheep Veterinary Society, Chair of the Sheep Antibiotic Guardian Group, a member of the RUMA Targets Task Force, and a clinical associate professor at the University of Nottingham.
As founder of the Flock Health Club concept, she is passionate about enthusing farm vets to actively engage with sheep farmers through principles that embrace best practice preventative measures and responsible medicine use.