1. Ranks the efficacy of 24 antimicrobials against 13 of the most common pathogens
2. Select the most cost-effective antimicrobial and dosage for maximum efficacy
3. Predictable in vitro efficacy is based on two doses, Dose Option I
and Dose Option II
4. Detailed information on the emergence of methicillin resistance in Staphylococci
5. Explanation of new naming conventions for coagulase positive Staphylococci
6. Sensitivity and Resistance trends of the past 15 years in general small animal practice has been reviewed
7. Higher dose and shorter treatment durations are recommended where appropriate
8. Newly standardized antimicrobial susceptibility testing has been used throughout, based upon work of the Subcommittee of Veterinary Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
9. Relative Cost factor allows the clinician to compare relative costs to achieve comparable efficacies when choosing between antimicrobials
10. New graphs depict absorption and elimination of an antimicrobial in and out of blood
11. Formulary section provides trade names, formulations, pharmacology, toxicity, and contraindication information on each antimicrobial, as well as dosing for each species
12. Color-coded antimicrobial ratings for quick reference
13. Makes selecting the appropriate antimicrobial and dose for the most probable pathogen at each location a simpler process