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Antibiotika richtig anwenden – damit sie wirken (Use antibiotics correctly – so they remain effective for farm animals)

Objective(s)
Use antibiotics correctly, so they remain effective.
Target audience
Farmers and livestock producers
Campaign Scope
National
Communication Channels Used
Printed materials
websites/blogs
Campaign Material(s)
Leaflets
Key messages
Potentially:
Antibiotics save lives.
Bacteria can become resistant if antibiotics are misused.
Antibiotic resistance is a global issue.
Use antibiotics only when prescribed by a veterinarian.
Follow dosage and treatment duration exactly.
Do not demand antibiotics unnecessarily.
Antibiotics only work against bacteria, not viruses.
Some infections can heal without antibiotics.
Improper use can harm animals, humans, and families.
Hygiene is essential before and after treating wounds.
Medication should be stored properly (check labels and expiry dates).
Do not use leftover antibiotics or share them.
Return unused antibiotics to the veterinary practice.
If medication is hard to administer, ask your veterinarian.
Laboratory tests help determine the right treatment.
Observe your animal; consult again if no improvement.
Wear gloves or wash hands when treating animals.

Campaign Focus
Animal health
Campaign Setting
food system
Use of Scientific Evidence
Implicit Evidence-Based Messaging
Visual and Symbolic Elements
Animals
Educational model applied
Transmissive
Content Complexity Level
Intermediate
Content accessibility
No
Diversity and Inclusion
No
Involvement of Vulnerable Groups
No
Cultural Sensitivity and Contextualization
Yes
Continuity strategy
One-off campaign
Replicability
Yes
Content usage license
Free
Campaign Status
Inactive with live site
Identified gaps
Credibility assumed due to source, no references
Accessible formats for visually impaired users not provided
Campaign timeline information incomplete or missing
Reporting on results or impact not found
Outreach activities not documented
Usage rights or licensing not identified
Funding details not disclosed.
Identified gaps
It is unclear where and how the leaflets have been distributed.

Translated only into official languages.

Unsure when this was launched.
Lessons learned
Multilingual materials may reach more diverse communities.
Clear, concise key message summaries may help reduce misinterpretation.
Identified biases
Disability Accessibility Bias
Evaluation Absence Bias
Identified biases

Identified Weaknesses
Not found measurable outcomes or evaluation plan
Identified Strengths
Clear messaging
Multilingual Accessibility