Discuss whether this antibacterial would be a useful addition to the treatment of the target species in the Australian context.

i) Discuss whether this antibacterial would be a useful addition to the treatment of the target species in the Australian context. ii) Make recommendations how the antimicrobial drug should be used prudently for the target animal species. iii) Are there any other mechanisms available to control the infection besides use of antibiotics?

i) In contextualising this study, the authors noted that AMX and CLV combination has been shown to be effective in the treatment of Mycoplasma spp., Bordetella bronchiseptica and Chlamydia psittaci infections in cats.

• Research key beta-lactamse producing pathogens in Australia (the ones discussed in the paper, Mycoplasma spp., Bordetella bronchiseptica and Chlamydia psittaci in felines
• Look at history of use of AMX-CLV combination. When and where are they used?
• History of resistance

ii)

• Develop a criteria for administration
  • Severity of disease?
  • Degree of testing?
  • Specific pathogens?

iii)

• Research alternate control measures
  • Vaccination?