Training on Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) in Livestock Production Systems
Course Overview
What is Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) in Livestock?
Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) is a coordinated approach to the responsible use of antimicrobials in animal production to preserve their effectiveness, reduce resistance, and ensure food safety and public health.
Overuse and misuse of antimicrobials in livestock such as routine prophylactic use and incorrect dosing—are accelerating Antimicrobial Resistance. This threatens animal health, human health, and international trade, as markets increasingly demand antibiotic-responsible production systems.
This course equips participants with practical AMS frameworks to optimize antimicrobial use, implement infection prevention strategies, and align with global standards. It emphasizes evidence-based treatment, surveillance systems, and alternatives to antibiotics to ensure sustainable livestock production.
Key Concepts Covered
• Principles of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS)
• Drivers and impacts of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
• Responsible antimicrobial use in livestock systems
• Infection prevention and biosecurity integration
• Surveillance and monitoring of antimicrobial use
• Alternatives to antibiotics in animal production
• Regulatory frameworks and global compliance
Participants will apply skills to:
• Develop and implement AMS programs on farms
• Optimize antimicrobial treatment protocols
• Reduce unnecessary antibiotic use
• Strengthen disease prevention systems
• Monitor and report antimicrobial usage
• Align production systems with export requirements
By the end of the course, participants will be able to implement effective AMS strategies, reduce antimicrobial resistance risks, and improve compliance with global livestock production standards.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
• Veterinarians and animal health professionals
• Livestock producers and farm managers
• Feed and pharmaceutical industry professionals
• Veterinary regulators and inspectors
• Public health and epidemiology professionals
• Agricultural extension officers
Course Impact
Individual Impact
• Strengthen knowledge of antimicrobial use and resistance
• Improve decision-making in treatment and prevention
• Enhance skills in designing AMS programs
• Build expertise in monitoring and compliance
• Increase effectiveness in sustainable livestock management
Organizational Impact
• Reduce antimicrobial usage and associated costs
• Improve animal health outcomes and productivity
• Strengthen compliance with international standards
• Enhance market access and export competitiveness
• Support public health and food safety goals
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the principles and importance of AMS
• Identify drivers of antimicrobial resistance in livestock
• Apply responsible antimicrobial use practices
• Implement infection prevention and control strategies
• Establish antimicrobial use surveillance systems
• Promote alternatives to antibiotics in production
• Align operations with global regulatory requirements
Course Outline
Module 1: Fundamentals of Antimicrobial Stewardship
• Introduction to AMS principles and frameworks
• Understanding Antimicrobial Resistance mechanisms
• Impact of AMR on animal and human health
• Global trends in antimicrobial use in livestock
• Exercise: Assess antimicrobial use practices
• Case Study: AMR challenges in livestock systems
Module 2: Responsible Antimicrobial Use
• Therapeutic vs prophylactic vs metaphylactic use
• Correct dosing, duration, and administration routes
• Veterinary prescription and oversight
• Avoiding misuse and overuse
• Record-keeping and traceability
• Practical: Develop treatment protocols
• Case Study: Reducing antibiotic misuse on farms
Module 3: Infection Prevention and Biosecurity Integration
• Linking AMS with farm biosecurity systems
• Vaccination and herd health programs
• Hygiene, sanitation, and disease prevention
• Reducing reliance on antimicrobials
• Monitoring animal health indicators
• Exercise: Build a preventive health plan
• Case Study: Prevention-driven livestock systems
Module 4: Surveillance and Monitoring Systems
• Designing antimicrobial use (AMU) surveillance systems
• Data collection and reporting frameworks
• Benchmarking and performance indicators
• Role of laboratories in resistance monitoring
• Data-driven decision-making
• Practical: Develop an AMU tracking system
• Case Study: National AMR surveillance systems
Module 5: Alternatives, Regulations and Compliance
• Alternatives to antibiotics (vaccines, probiotics, nutrition)
• Regulatory frameworks and global standards
• Guidelines from World Health Organization and World Organisation for Animal Health
• Preparing for audits and certification requirements
• Consumer trends and antibiotic-free production
• Capstone Exercise: Design an AMS implementation plan
• Case Study: Transitioning to responsible antimicrobial systems
Prerequisites
Course Administration and Investment
Whether you join us in a physical boardroom or through our virtual campus, we’ve designed every administrative detail for a seamless, professional experience.
Our fees are all inclusive during course hours.
- Covered: High level tuition, comprehensive materials (digital + physical), mid morning and afternoon refreshments, a full executive lunch, and any scheduled study visits or site tours.
- Not covered: Travel, visa fees, medical/travel insurance, personal expenses, and accommodation.
From registration to the classroom, we keep things clear and efficient.
- Registration: Find your preferred schedule, click “Register,” complete the form, and submit. Need help? Talk to us directly.
- Pre Course Assessment: After registering, you’ll receive a diagnostic survey to help facilitators tailor content to your needs.
- Joining Instructions: Once fees are paid, you’ll receive a Delegate Welcome Pack at least 7 days before the start date (venue maps, virtual access links, and pre reading materials).
We provide premium environments optimized for adult learning and networking.
- Physical Venues: Premium 4 star and 5 star executive boardrooms across our global host cities, with high tier catering.
- Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT): High definition, interactive platforms featuring breakout rooms, digital whiteboards, and live technical support.
- NITA and Regulatory Compliance: Administrative processes align with national training authorities.
You’ll leave with tools that extend the course value far beyond the final day.
- ForElite Learner Kit: A physical or digital course manual, proprietary templates, and a curated toolkit of industry standard SOPs.
- On Site / In App Support: Dedicated course coordinators handle technical, dietary, or logistical inquiries in real time.
We validate your commitment to excellence with internationally recognized credentials.
- Attendance Tracking: Rigorous daily logging to meet corporate and regulatory accreditation requirements.
- Verifiable Credentials: Upon successful completion, you receive a certificate of course completion.
Our relationship with you doesn’t end when the course closes.
- Feedback & ROI Reporting: Detailed post course evaluations to give sponsors clear insight into training impact.
- Alumni Network Access: Every delegate joins the ForElite Alumni Network for ongoing peer to peer learning and exclusive webinars.
When is the next intake?
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Training Methodology
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Proven Impact
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