TARGET - The Veterinary Antimicrobial Reference Guide to Effective Treatment.TARGET - The Veterinary Antimicrobial Reference Guide to Effective Treatment. A valuable tool you can use when treating microbial infections in small animals. Ranks the efficacy of 24 antimicrobials against 13 of the most common pathogens. Select the most cost-effective antimicrobial and dosage for maximum efficacy. Predictable in vitro efficacy is based on two doses, Dose Option I and Dose Option II. Relative Cost factor allows the clinician to compare relative costs to achieve comparable efficacies when choosing between antimicrobials. Formulary section provides trade names, formulations, pharmacology, toxicity, and contraindication information on each antimicrobial, as well as dosing for each species. Color-coded antimicrobial ratings for quick reference. Makes selecting the appropriate antimicrobial and dose for the most probable pathogen at each location a simpler process.
