Different classes of Antimicrobial and their proneness to AMR

Posted on July 6, 2020 by admin

INTRODUCTION: The Discovery of penicillin was a great revolutionary event in the history of Medicine. The 1950s was known as the golden era. However, the evolution of antimicrobial resistance has posed as a global threat and this has become an…

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Review of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Posted on July 6, 2020 by admin

ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the ability of a microorganism (like bacteria, viruses, and some parasites) to stop an antimicrobial (such as antibiotics, antivirals, and antimalarials) from working against it. As a result, standard treatments become ineffective, infections persist,…

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Antimicrobials in animals: The possible impacts on human health

Posted on June 4, 2020 by admin

Antimicrobials in animals: The possible impacts on human health Drug use in veterinary practice may include therapeutic and non-therapeutic utilization. Therapeutic use includes; antimicrobials, ecto and endo parasiticides, endectocides, and the drugs acting on various systems. The non-therapeutic application includes…

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Antimicrobial Resistance

Posted on June 3, 2020 by admin

The veterinarian, veterinary paraprofessionals, and animal owners have an essential role to play in confronting antimicrobial resistance. We are dedicating this webpage to articles of Indian authors related to this emerging issue. The page will also contain links to relevant…

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Five only rules for handling Anitimicrobials

Posted on June 3, 2020 by admin

The ‘Five only’ rules for Veterinarian Only prescribe if necessary Test bacterial sensitivity Raise awareness among animal owners Encourage good practices Keep your knowledge up to date.           The ‘Five only’ rules for animal owners Only…

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Excise regulation of molasses

Posted on May 16, 2020 by admin

Excise regulation of molasses— Safeguarding the interest of dairy farmers, cooperatives and local feed millers A developing policy note compiled by Dr. Miftahul Islam Barbaruah for Vet Helpline India Pvt Ltd  in the context of Assam, India  ( We are…

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Biosecurity

Posted on May 6, 2020 by admin

Improved biosecurity across the pork value chain is imperative for the success of the piggery sector in India. Veterinarians play an essential role in motivating, training, and helping people to improve biosecurity at all levels. A practicing field veterinarian is…

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Suggested action points for piggery sector in Assam in reference to African Swine Fever outbreak

Posted on April 29, 2020 by admin

The Government of India has notified the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Assam. ( See notification ).The Government of Assam has constituted a core group of experts on 2nd May 2020 to aid and advise the Government of…

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COVID_19 disaster management and preparedness related suggestions for the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Government of Assam

Posted on April 7, 2020 by admin

7th point suggestion for CoVID_19 disaster management and preparedness at Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Government of Assam, India Prepared by Assam Vet Roadmap Project team of Vet Helpline India Pvt Ltd.  Disaster Management The Department of Animal Husbandry…

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Promoting inter-departmental collaboration in State Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Departments in India

Posted on April 7, 2020 by admin

Inter-departmental collaboration amongst the government line departments is essential for the convergence of development schemes. Convergence brings synergies between different government programs/schemes in terms of planning, process, and execution often leading to innovation. Collaboration in any form is directly related…

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Imperative for Private sector participation for animal disease control and last-mile veterinary service delivery in India

Posted on March 8, 2020 by admin

In India, veterinary service is a state subject, and state governments are the primary stakeholders for the implementation of central and state-funded programs related to animal disease control and delivery of last-mile veterinary services. As an additional investment, for the…

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Organizational Strengthening of Veterinary Council of India and State Veterinary Councils with particular reference to the recommendation from OIE-India PVS report (2018 )

Posted on January 18, 2020 by admin

The Veterinary Council of India (VCI) is the premier statutory body within the veterinary domain in India under the provision of the Indian Veterinary Council Act (1984). The Act also has a provision ( Section 32 ) for State Veterinary…

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