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Gabriela and Isabel presented a project funded by the Swedish Research Council FORMAS (Grant No. 2019-00324). In that project, they found that AMS in veterinary practice is often approached through the quantitative tracking of antimicrobial use. However, their qualitative study—informed by social practice theory—highlighted critical gaps in diagnostic formalisation, follow-up practices, and everyday veterinary decision-making.The speakers examined the Veterinary-Client-Animal relationship to identify barriers and opportunities for improving AMS, by drawing on a critical analysis of relevant legislation and guidelines, and 156 in-depth interviews with veterinarians, final-year veterinary students, dairy farmers, and pet owners across Brazil, Spain, and Sweden. They observed an over-reliance on tacit knowledge, fragmented follow-up, and a growing administrative burden linked to regulatory compliance. These factors were found to hinder the development of contextualised learning and adaptive stewardship practices.Based on insights from that study, the speakers argued that qualitative methods, used alongside quantitative monitoring, can enhance AMS by enabling co-design, stakeholder engagement, and iterative learning. Participants identified these as practical solutions to strengthen decision-making and improve AMS implementation. Bridging the gap between regulation, clinical practice, and education supports a shift from reactive to adaptive AMS, fostering sustainable and responsible antimicrobial use. The work conducted by the invited speakers underscored the value of participatory, trust-based approaches and integrating qualitative insights into AMS policy and practice.Gabriela and Isabel represented the research team, which consisted of Rita Albernaz-Gonçalves da Silva (IFC, Zootecnia, Brazil), and María J. Hötzel (UFSC, Brazil). They gratefully acknowledged the late Prof. Henry Buller, Prof. Miguel Ángel Moreno Romo, Prof. Ulf Emanuelson, and Prof. Nils Fall for their invaluable contributions and support, as well as all the interview participants, whose insights made the research possible.

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Utgivare: EU-JAMRAI

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Klinisk vetenskap
Annan veterinärmedicin

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