Veterinarians trained in antimicrobial stewardship and One Health at KVASU

Veterinary surgeons from the Animal Husbandry department (AHD), Keralam, participated in a two-day training programme at the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Pookode, Wayanad, aimed at strengthening responsible antibiotic use and the role of veterinarians in tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

The programme was organised by the Centre for One Health Education, Advocacy, Research and Training (COHEART), KVASU, under the Asian Development Bank (ADB)-supported regional project, ‘Improving Animal Health Practices of Veterinarians and Livestock Farmers to Contain Antimicrobial Resistance and Promote One Health.’ The project is implemented by Sathguru Management Consultants, in partnership with Zenex Animal Health, with COHEART providing technical leadership.