Antibiotic Use in Veterinary Practice: PROTECT ME 2023 Guidance (2023)
The BSAVA and Small Animal Medicine Society (SAMSoc) have launched the third edition of the PROTECT ME antibiotic use guidance tool, designed to promote responsible antibiotic prescribing in small animal practice.
Why Rational Antibiotic Use Matters
Antibiotic resistance is one of the most pressing issues in both human and veterinary medicine. As prescribers, vets must adopt rational, evidence-based antibiotic use strategies to protect both animal and public health. The PROTECT ME tool highlights scenarios where antibiotics are unnecessary, helping to reduce inappropriate use and support antimicrobial stewardship.
What’s New in the 2023 PROTECT ME Poster
This latest version incorporates the latest scientific evidence, clinical consensus from over 50 veterinary experts, and practical updates to help you make informed decisions in general practice.
Apply Antibiotic Stewardship in Your Clinic
Learn how to implement PROTECT ME’s recommendations into your practice’s policies. This session will provide actionable tips to align with One Health initiatives and enhance your role in combating antimicrobial resistance.
Presenters
Dr. Fergus Allerton BSc BVSc CertSAM DipECVIM-CA FRCVS
Fergus Allerton
Fergus graduated from the University of Bristol in 2004 and spent six years in mixed animal practice in Worcestershire before completing a residency in Small Animal Medicine at the University of Liège, Belgium.
He joined Willows Referral Service in Solihull in 2013 and became a European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine in 2016.
Fergus’s current clinical interests include faecal microbiota transplantation, Shar Pei fever, gall bladder mucocoeles, and antimicrobial stewardship.
He is the current Chair of the Small Animal Medicine Society (SAMSoc) and led the relaunch of the PROTECT ME antibiotic guidelines in 2023. Fergus also recently served as editor of the 10th edition of the BSAVA Small Animal Formulary.
