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Title: Antimicrobial Resistance: Information For Animal Caregivers
Top Section/Section 1
Image on left: Pill bottles, blister pack, and capsules
Text on left under image: Antimicrobials are products that kill or slow the growth of microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoans and includes antibiotics.
Image on right: 3 red germs behind a fourth germ that is brighter red and has an evil face
Text on right under image: Resistance occurs when microorganisms change over time and develop the ability to withstand antimicrobial treatment.
Section 2 (under section 1)
Text: “Microbes adapt to their environments and change in ways that ensure their survival. If something stops their ability to grow, such as an antimicrobial, genetic changes can occur that enable the microbe to survive.” – The National Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases
Section 3 (under section 2)
Text: Resistance develops naturally over time, but the misuse and overuse of antimicrobials is one of the major drivers of accelerating rates of resistance. To reduce the need for antimicrobial use…
Column on left – heading: Focus On Prevention
Subheading on left: Implement practices that prevent infection.
Bullet points on left:Â
– BiosecurityMerck Veterinary Manual defines biosecurity as ”the implementation of measures that reduce the risk of the introduction and spread of disease agents [pathogens].” measures
– QuarantineThe policy or space in which an individual is separately housed away from others as a preventative measure to protect other residents from potentially contagious health conditions, such as in the case of new residents or residents who may have been exposed to certain diseases. + isolationIn medical and health-related circumstances, isolation represents the act or policy of separating an individual with a contagious health condition from other residents in order to prevent the spread of disease. In non-medical circumstances, isolation represents the act of preventing an individual from being near their companions due to forced separation. Forcibly isolating an individual to live alone and apart from their companions can result in boredom, loneliness, anxiety, and distress.
– Vaccination programs
– Fly mitigation
– And more!
Image on left: cartoon drug vial holding a shield and syringe
Column on right – heading: Promote Health
Subheading on right: Healthy residents are often better able to ward off illness.
Bullet points on right:Â
– Healthy, nutritious diets
– Clean, palatable water
– Proper ventilation
– Healthy group dynamics
– And more!
Bottom Section/Section 4
Text: Even with the best preventative measures, there will be times when antimicrobials are necessary. To ensure antimicrobials are used correctly and appropriately…
Bullet points:Â
– Consult with a veterinarian about all antimicrobial use
– Request diagnostics, when possible
– Follow instructions regarding dose, frequency, duration, etc.
– Use actual and current weights for calculating drug dosages
– Check in with your vet about the individual’s progress on treatment
Images: A written prescription (top right corner of section); a veterinarian in white coat and mask writes on a clipboard (bottom right corner of section); three pill bottles, with “rx” written on the front bottle (bottom left corner of section)
Text at bottom of infographic: Learn more at opensanctuary.org
Top Section/Section 1
Image on left: Pill bottles, blister pack, and capsules
Text on left under image: Antimicrobials are products that kill or slow the growth of microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoans and includes antibiotics.
Image on right: 3 red germs behind a fourth germ that is brighter red and has an evil face
Text on right under image: Resistance occurs when microorganisms change over time and develop the ability to withstand antimicrobial treatment.
Section 2 (under section 1)
Text: “Microbes adapt to their environments and change in ways that ensure their survival. If something stops their ability to grow, such as an antimicrobial, genetic changes can occur that enable the microbe to survive.” – The National Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases
Section 3 (under section 2)
Text: Resistance develops naturally over time, but the misuse and overuse of antimicrobials is one of the major drivers of accelerating rates of resistance. To reduce the need for antimicrobial use…
Column on left – heading: Focus On Prevention
Subheading on left: Implement practices that prevent infection.
Bullet points on left:Â
– BiosecurityMerck Veterinary Manual defines biosecurity as ”the implementation of measures that reduce the risk of the introduction and spread of disease agents [pathogens].” measures
– QuarantineThe policy or space in which an individual is separately housed away from others as a preventative measure to protect other residents from potentially contagious health conditions, such as in the case of new residents or residents who may have been exposed to certain diseases. + isolationIn medical and health-related circumstances, isolation represents the act or policy of separating an individual with a contagious health condition from other residents in order to prevent the spread of disease. In non-medical circumstances, isolation represents the act of preventing an individual from being near their companions due to forced separation. Forcibly isolating an individual to live alone and apart from their companions can result in boredom, loneliness, anxiety, and distress.
– Vaccination programs
– Fly mitigation
– And more!
Image on left: cartoon drug vial holding a shield and syringe
Column on right – heading: Promote Health
Subheading on right: Healthy residents are often better able to ward off illness.
Bullet points on right:Â
– Healthy, nutritious diets
– Clean, palatable water
– Proper ventilation
– Healthy group dynamics
– And more!
Bottom Section/Section 4
Text: Even with the best preventative measures, there will be times when antimicrobials are necessary. To ensure antimicrobials are used correctly and appropriately…
Bullet points:Â
– Consult with a veterinarian about all antimicrobial use
– Request diagnostics, when possible
– Follow instructions regarding dose, frequency, duration, etc.
– Use actual and current weights for calculating drug dosages
– Check in with your vet about the individual’s progress on treatment
Images: A written prescription (top right corner of section); a veterinarian in white coat and mask writes on a clipboard (bottom right corner of section); three pill bottles, with “rx” written on the front bottle (bottom left corner of section)
Text at bottom of infographic: Learn more at opensanctuary.org
