This two-year project, initiated by the KNMvD and CPD and carried out by Utrecht University’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, aims to update the veterinary guidelines for responsible antibiotic use in line with the EMA/AMEG classification and EU Regulation 2019/6. A new independent project group, the n-WVAB, will develop species-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for veterinarians. These guidelines will be evidence-based, developed with input from a multidisciplinary expert committee, and reviewed through stakeholder consultation. The final SOPs will be publicly available and integrated into the national veterinary quality assurance system.

• dr. ing. Isaura Wayop
• dr. I.M. (Inge) van Geijlswijk
• dr. E.M. (Els) Broens
• prof. dr. Ronette Gehring

This research project aims to optimise antimicrobial therapy in animals by integrating knowledge of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of antimicrobial drugs. By aligning treatment strategies with both local and international guidelines on antimicrobial stewardship, the project supports the responsible use of antibiotics in veterinary medicine. The ultimate goal is to improve the selection and dosing of antimicrobials in animal patients, enhancing treatment outcomes while reducing the risk to public health and the environment.

• dr. I.M. (Inge) van Geijlswijk
• drs. J. (Jeanine) Wiegel
• drs. E.A. (Esther) Winter
• prof. dr. Ronette Gehring