Health Canada's Veterinary Drugs Directorate Consultation with Stakeholders

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Development of Risk Management Strategy on Antimicrobial Resistance Associated with Animal Uses of Antimicrobial Agents

Beau Rivage A Room, Château Cartier Resort,
1170, Chemin Aylmer,
Almyer, Quebec
May 22-23, 2003

May 22, 2003 Agenda

08:30 - 09:00

Continental Breakfast

09:00 - 09:45

Welcome and Purpose of the Session
Review of Agenda and Approach
Participant Introductions and Expectations

Diane Kirkpatrick, VDD DG
Marc Valois, Facilitator

09:45 - 10:45

Overview Presentation

• Background and context
• Overview of discussion document
• Overview of "Prudent us of Antimicrobials, Research and Education"

Brief Table Discussion Followed by Qs & As

Diane Kirkpatrick, VDD DG

10:45 - 11:00

Health Break

11:00 - 12:00

Regulation and Distribution of Antimicrobial Drugs Presentation

Table Discussions

• Prescription Status Issues
• Importation of Antimicrobials
• Extra-label Drug Use Policy (information only)
• Harmonization

12:00 - 12:45

Lunch

12:45 - 14:00

Regulation and Distribution of Antimicrobial Drugs

Table Discussions contd.

14:00 - 15:00

Plenary Presentations & Synthesis of Key Messages Retained

15:00 - 15:15

Health Break

15:15 - 16:30

Prudent Use of Antimicrobials, Research, and Education

Brief Table Discussion Followed by Qs & As

16:30

End of Day 1

May 23, 2003 Agenda

08:30 - 09:00

Continental Breakfast

09:00 - 09:10

Review of agenda for the day

Marc Valois, Facilitator

09:10 - 10:00

Surveillance and Antimicrobial Use Monitoring Presentation

Brief Table Discussion Followed by Qs & As

Rebecca Irwin, HC AMR Surveillance Unit Coordinator

10:15 - 10:30

Health Break

10:30 - 12:00

Management of Antimicrobial Resistance Risks Presentation

Table Discussions

• Risk Analysis of Veterinary Antimicrobials
• Antimicrobial Growth Promotants

12:00 - 12:45

Lunch

12:45 - 15:00

Table Discussions contd

15:00 - 15:15

Health Break

15:15 - 16:00

Plenary Presentations & Synthesis of Key Messages Retained

16:00 -16:15

Messages Retained
Next Steps and Evaluation

16:15

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