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Antibiotic use in exotics - not just a baytril deficiency!

13 Jun 2025
Clinical Theatre 2
Exotic Animal

The World Health Organisation states: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the top global public health and development threats. It is estimated that bacterial AMR was directly responsible for 1.27 million global deaths in 2019 and contributed to 4.95 million deaths.

As veterinary professionals we are responsible for our prescribing behaviour when it comes to antimicrobials. Our drug choices should be considered and the use of second or third line antibiotics justified.

Drug selection is mutlifactorial and when it comes to exotics many vets will reach for 'Baytril' in exotic animals because it is licensed, it is considered a 'safe' drug in exotic species, it can be effective, and knowledge may be lacking of 'safe' alternatives nevermind the doses.

Unfortunately, many of the infections in exotics we see are often secondary to stress induced immunocompromise resulting in normal microflora becoming opportunistic pathogens. Without correcting the underlying issue then at best we will achieve control not cure, leading to yet more antibiotics being prescribed.

Antibiotic selection in exotics (mamamls,birds, reptiles) is a massive topic to cover in one session, so come join me for a whirlwind tour of drug selection, pain assessment, and husbandry considerations that will reduce the stress of the individual animal, promoting immunocompetance, and empower you to make logical drug choices of first line antibtiotics and know when it is appropriate to reach for the fluoroquinolones.

  • Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the top global public health and development threats.
  • Recognise the stressors that lead to immunosuppression and how to correct them.
  • Fluoroquinolones are not always the best choice for a particular condition.
  • What antibiotics are considered first line antibiotics for which conditions/body systems and for which species.
Chairperson
Guy Killick, Director - Flexivet Ltd
Speakers
Madonna Livingstone, Head Exotics Vet, Exotics Lecturer and Clinical Skills Instructor - Ark Veterinary Clinics Ltd, Glasgow Vet School

Primary Discipline

Exotic Animal

Learning Level

Advanced

Audience

Veterinary Surgeon

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