Association of Primate Veterinarians' Guidelines for the Judicious Use of Antimicrobials

The Association of Primate Veterinarians (APV) recognizes that antimicrobials are commonly prescribed for prophylactic, therapeutic, and experimental management of nonhuman primates (NHP). While clinicians should use antimicrobials to treat documented cases of illness, the decision to prescribe antimicrobials must take into account the increasing resistance of bacterial populations, leading to decreasing efficacy of critical pharmaceuticals in both human and veterinary medicine. The intent of this document is to provide guidance to veterinarians, research staff, and institutional animal care and use committees (IACUCs) on the use of antimicrobials in NHP.