Project Summary/Abstract Large veterinary teaching hospitals are in a unique position to promote the judicious use of antimicrobials, particularly for companion animals. Cats and dogs are a growing concern for harboring multi-drug resistant organisms. Given the current lack of regulations on antimicrobial usage in companion animals, it is imperative to teach DVM students how to prescribe treatments appropriately using data from reliable diagnostics. This project will support the development of a formal lab-supported stewardship plan at the highly ranked Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine in line with the FDA CVM 5 year action plan for supporting antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary settings