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A qualitative study on antibiotic use and animal health management in smallholder dairy farms of four regions of India

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Title A qualitative study on antibiotic use and animal health management in smallholder dairy farms of four regions of India
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Creator Sharma G
Mutua F
Deka RP
Shome R
Bandyopadhyay S
Shome BR
Kumar NG
Grace D
Dey TK
Venugopal N
Sahay S
Johanna L
 
Subject Antibiotics
antimicrobial resistance
dairy farmer
veterinary
animal health
zoonotic
qualitative
dairy production
knowledge
attitudes
practices
 
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Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global public health issue. In India, access to medicines is poorly regulated and therefore antibiotics in dairy cattle are commonly used by farmers without consulting with veterinarians. This study was conducted to understand practices and knowledge related to antibiotic use and AMR among dairy farmers and veterinary professionals in selected urban and peri-urban areas of India. Methods: A total of 28 focus group discussions with farmers and 53 interviews with veterinary professionals were carried out. Results: Mastitis was identified as the main animal health challenge. Antibiotic consultation behavior of farmers depended on the availability of veterinarians. Except in Bangalore, farmers were found to often treat animals on their own. They were found unaware of the concept of AMR, but knew the importance of vaccination. Veterinarians included in the study had a good understanding of antibiotics, AMR, and zoonotic diseases. Conclusion: The knowledge level and practices observed in the study related to the use/abuse of antibiotics can potentially increase the risk of development of AMR and its transfer in the community. Our findings can help support AMR – mitigation efforts in the country, including the design of better policies on antibiotic use in dairy.
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Date 2021-04-22T04:27:47Z
2021-04-22T04:27:47Z
2020-07-12
 
Type Research Paper
 
Identifier Sharma G, Mutua F, Deka RP, Shome R, Bandyopadhyay S, Shome BR, Kumar NG, Grace D, Dey TK, Venugopal N, Sahay S and Johanna L. (2020). A qualitative study on antibiotic use and animal health management in smallholder dairy farms of four regions of India. Infection Ecology and Epidemiology. 10(1): 1-10. DOI: 10.1080/20008686.2020.1792033
2000-8686
http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/46591
 
Language English
 
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Publisher Taylor and Francis Ltd.