CAAMS Research and Publications

The Companion Animal Antimicrobial Stewards (CAAMS) are committed to advancing antimicrobial stewardship through collaborative, outcomes-driven research. By connecting veterinary hospitals, CAAMS seeks to engage in research that supports ethical, effective, and sustainable antimicrobial use in companion animals.

Research Vision

CAAMS research efforts focus on the responsible use of antimicrobials in companion animal veterinary medicine through:

• Multi-institutional collaboration
• Shared outcome and antimicrobial use data
• Evidence-based prescribing guidance
• Integration of antimicrobial stewardship into veterinary curricula and practice

Our overarching aim is to enhance the effectiveness of antimicrobial stewardship efforts and contribute to broader public and animal health goals.

Areas of Interest

– Treatment duration and outcome studies: Establishing optimal durations for common infections to minimize unnecessary antimicrobial use.
– Benchmarking antimicrobial use: Standardizing how use is measured and reported across institutions.
– Integrating antimicrobial stewardship into veterinary curricula: Researching effective teaching strategies and outcomes of antimicrobial stewardship education.
– Linking antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance data: Exploring ways to visualize and interpret antimicrobial use in relation to resistance trends.

Join the Research Effort

CAAMS invites institutions, researchers, and clinicians to engage in its research initiatives by:
– Participating in studies
– Attending research-focused seminars and workshops
– Collaborating on funding proposals

Whether you are based in academia, clinical practice, industry, or public health, your participation shapes a more responsible future for antimicrobial use in veterinary medicine.

To get involved, once you have joined ISCAID, click “Join CAAMS” on your member profile. Then, join the CAAMS Research Working Group Forum.