The requirement for a “Veterinary-Client-Patient Relationship” (VCPR) before all antibiotics could be prescribed or sold came into force in 2018, and was designed to ensure that the right antibiotics are used in the right animals, at the right dose, at the right time. This episode will explore findings from Dr. Cheryl Waldner and colleagues at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine on the impacts of this change on antibiotic use in Canadian cow-calf herds. 

Relevant Links: 

Responsible Antibiotic Use on Canadian Cow-Calf Operations (article)

Remote Drug Delivery (webpage)

Veterinary-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR) (webpage)

How to Spot Dehydration in Young or Scouring Calves (article and video)