4 Complementary initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship in animals

Using antimicrobials to treat infections is just one part of animal health. Good husbandry, hygiene, biosecurity (Figure 9), and the use of non-antimicrobial treatment alternatives (e.g. vaccinations) reduce the disease burden on farms and the need for antimicrobials.

As animal production rapidly expands and intensifies in LMICs, education about alternative measures to prevent and treat infectious diseases suited to the local context is needed.

Figure 9 On-site signage warning that biosecurity measures are in place (Source: Free Images website https://www.freeimages.com/ photo/ biosecurity-warning-1456936 [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)] )

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A photograph of a lockable farm shed door with a notice on it with highly visible black text on yellow background. The sign says: ‘Do not enter, Biosecurity in effect’. This is an example of on-site signage designed to prevent the outbreak of diseases on farms.

Figure 9 On-site signage warning that biosecurity measures are in place (Source: Free Images website https://www.freeimages.com/ photo/ b...