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All this may be key in getting the
required compliance from them.
• Biosecurity: The main objective
for biosecurity is to protect
animals on the farm against any
infections from elsewhere. This
includes restricting visitors onto/
into premises, wearing protective
clothing, rodent and bird control,
having a closed herd, testing new
introductions for various diseases
as well as good cleaning and
disinfection procedures.
• Nutrition and drinking water
quality: These have an important
impact on the animals’ health.
Any diets deficient in macro/
micro minerals, vitamins, protein
or energy will have a profound
effect on the ability of any animal
to fend off or recover from disease.
As veterinarians, we tend to look
the other way when it comes to
nutrition; however, there is a lot
of room for the veterinarian to be
involved in these processes.
• Animal health aspects: Definitely
the area where the veterinarian can
and does have the biggest role to
play. Individual herd health plans
are essential in protecting herds
from the dangers of disease. A
well-planned vaccination program
goes a long way in protecting
animals from diseases prevalent in
that specific area, but vaccination
can only do so much. The ability
of a vaccine to work correctly
is completely dependent on the
ability of the animal’s immune
system to respond to the vaccine.
Full product information available from Zoetis South Africa (Pty) Ltd., Co. Reg. No.: 2012/001825/07, 85 Bute Lane, Sandton, 2196. PO Box 783720, Sandton, 2146, South Africa.
Tel.: +27 11 245 3300 or 0860 ZOETIS (0860 963847).
CK/0215/RespAnti/Identikit
USING ANTIBIOTICS, AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE
AS MUCH AS NECESSARY,
IS A RESPONSIBILITY IN OUR HANDS AND IN YOURS.
For 60 years, Zoetis has been working with veterinarians and farmers to protect lives of dairy and beef cattle.
Safe food can only come from healthy animals. When infections occur, antibiotics are part of the solution.
Because they are precious, to safeguard their efficacy for tomorrow we need to use them responsibly today.
ANTIBIOTICS
USE-RESPONSIBLY
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It is important to understand that although we can’t stop the use of
antibiotics, we can reduce it and find the balance betweenmultiple
elements inmaintaining healthy animals. Responsible use, also referred
to judicious use, can help sustain the efficacy of antimicrobials, assure
safe food andminimise the emergence of resistance.