Factors influencing antibiotic prescribing habits and use of sensitivity testing amongst veterinarians in Europe

Veterinary Record

Volumn 173, Issue 19, 2013, Pages 475-

  De Briyne, N ^a   Atkinson, J ^b   Pokludova L ^c   Borriello, S P ^b   Price, S ^b  

^a Federation of Veterinarians of Europe   (Belgium)

^b VMD   (United Kingdom)

^c Institute for State Control of Veterinary Biologicals and Medicines   (Czech Republic)

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EID: 84887919208     PISSN: 00424900     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1136/vr.101454     Document Type: Article

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