A survey launched as part of the ruminant roadmap initiative is seeking the views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship (ABS).
The survey is part of the first stage of the collaborative initiative, which is bringing together the UK ruminant sector to co-develop a roadmap which will champion animal health and welfare solutions that promote and demonstrate responsible antibiotic stewardship.
It will also promote data with purpose: defining exactly what ruminant antibiotic use data is needed at both farm-level and national reporting level so that data collected delivers clear value to farms and vet practices and is collated and shared appropriately.
The information gathered through this survey will help to identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed, while providing as much value as possible back to farmers and veterinary practices.
Alongside insights gathered through workshops and a summit event, the survey results will shape a practical plan to improve how things are currently done, ultimately in support of protecting animal health and welfare and our important export market.
