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How to reduce the use of antibiotics in poultry and in dairy cattle

Objective(s)
Provide practical guidance on reducing the need for antibiotics in poultry and dairy farming.
Promote responsible antibiotic use to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Support improved animal health and production through preventive and good management practices.
Target audience
Farmers and food producers
Farmers and livestock producers
Campaign Scope
International
Communication Channels Used
Online materials
Campaign Material(s)
Leaflets
Key messages
Antibiotics should not replace good farming practices.
Preventive health measures (cleanliness, vaccination, nutrition) reduce the need for antibiotics.
Antibiotics should only be used with proper diagnosis and veterinary oversight.
Record keeping is essential to monitor antibiotic use and farm health.
Farmers and veterinarians share responsibility for stewardship of antibiotics.
Addressing AMR requires practical, farm-level solutions.
Campaign Focus
Animal health
Campaign Setting
Online
Use of Scientific Evidence
Implicit Evidence-Based Messaging
Visual and Symbolic Elements
Animals
Pill/capsule icons
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
Campaign Start Year
2022
Replicability
Yes
Content usage license
Free
Campaign Status
Ended
Identified gaps
Accessible formats for visually impaired users not provided
Interactive features not included
Feedback or audience involvement not visible
Reporting on results or impact not found
Outreach activities not documented
Credibility assumed due to source, no references
Funding details not disclosed.
Single-language with a focused national audience
Lessons learned
Tailoring content to specific groups (e.g., parents, seniors, teens) may enhance impact.
Clear, concise key message summaries may help reduce misinterpretation.
Identified biases
Digital Access Bias
Digital Literacy Bias
Disability Accessibility Bias
Educational Bias
Evaluation Absence Bias
Involvement Bias
Language Bias
Identified Weaknesses
Limited feedback loop
Limited accessibility
Limited reach / Single channel
Not found measurable outcomes or evaluation plan
No translation to other languages
Identified Strengths
Call to Action
Documents