Changing policy to treat foals with Rhodococcus equi pneumonia in the later course of disease decreases antimicrobial usage without increasing mortality rate

Background There is a lack of data on the efficacy of treatment of Rhodococcus equi pneumonia in association with an optimised selection of foals. Objectives To evaluate whether targeted treatment protocols resulting in decreased antimicrobial use impact foal mortality rates. Study design Retrospect...

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