Administration of therapeutic doses of antimicrobials to groups of animals to prevent spread of clinical disease once some animals in the group show symptoms.

Inflammation in the wall of the uterus, common in cattle after giving birth.

Acronym (Microbiology, Indications, Narrowest spectrum, Dosage, Minimise, Ensure) for an antimicrobial stewardship prescribing creed.

An antibiotic commonly used in ruminant foodstuffs.

The intermittent performance and analysis of routine measurements and observations, aimed at detecting changes in the environment or health status of a population.