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Trust Your Vet

Objective(s)
To promote responsible antibiotic use in companion animals by encouraging pet owners to follow veterinary guidance, thereby helping prevent antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Target audience
Pet owners
General public
Campaign Scope
National
Communication Channels Used
Online materials
Campaign Material(s)
Banners
Key messages
"Trust your vet if they say antibiotics are not required: antibiotics only treat infections caused by bacteria, not viruses."
"Trust your vet's instructions when giving your pet antibiotics: the correct dose, at the right time, for the full duration prescribed."
"Trust your vet's advice on keeping your pet healthy: a balanced diet, enough exercise and up-to-date vaccinations and regular check-ups."
"Trust your vet if further tests are needed: different antibiotics work against different bacteria, so it's important your pet gets the right medicine."
Campaign Focus
Animal health
Campaign Setting
Online
Use of Scientific Evidence
Implicit Evidence-Based Messaging
Visual and Symbolic Elements
Animals
Educational model applied
Transmissive
Content Complexity Level
Basic
Content accessibility
No
Diversity and Inclusion
No
Involvement of Vulnerable Groups
No
Cultural Sensitivity and Contextualization
Yes
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
Feedback or audience involvement not visible
Reporting on results or impact not found
Outreach activities not documented
Campaign webpage or dedicated section not visible
Funding details not disclosed.
Single-language with a focused national audience
Lessons learned
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
No translation to other languages
Not found measurable outcomes or evaluation plan
Identified Strengths
Call to Action
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