Practices and drivers for antibiotic use in cattle production systems in Kenya
Understanding antibiotic use in livestock systems is key in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and developing effective interventions. Using a standardised questionnaire, we investigated the patterns and drivers of antibiotic use in 165 cattle farms across the three major cattle production sys...
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| author | Lydiah Kisoo Dishon M. Muloi Walter Oguta Daisy Ronoh Lynn Kirwa James Akoko Eric M. Fèvre Arshnee Moodley Lillian Wambua |
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| description | Understanding antibiotic use in livestock systems is key in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and developing effective interventions. Using a standardised questionnaire, we investigated the patterns and drivers of antibiotic use in 165 cattle farms across the three major cattle production systems in Kenya: intensive, extensive, and semi-intensive systems across in three counties: Machakos, Makueni and Narok in Kenya. We used a causal diagram to inform regression models to explore the drivers of antibiotic use in the study farms. Antibiotic use was reported in 92.7% of farms, primarily for prophylactic purposes. Oxytetracycline, penicillin, and streptomycin were the most used antibiotics to treat and control the most reported diseases including mastitis, diarrhoea and East Coast fever (ECF). Regression analysis indicated a positive association between the frequency of antibiotic use at the farm level and both disease incidence and herd size. Conversely, farms that provided cattle with appropriate housing were less likely to use antibiotics, and there was no difference in antibiotic use between those who consulted with veterinarians or sourced antibiotics directly from animal health providers. Our study highlights the complexities around understanding the interplay between practices and drivers of antibiotic use. It also underscores the necessity to enhance education regarding the appropriate usage of antibiotics among cattle farmers, encourage the adoption of proper herd management practices which may reduce disease burden, and reinforce veterinary services and supportive legislation to promote the prudent use of antimicrobials. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c88f4fe4f1d04c8aab49602b94d326252023-12-12T04:35:16ZengElsevierOne Health2352-77142023-12-0117100646Practices and drivers for antibiotic use in cattle production systems in KenyaLydiah Kisoo0Dishon M. Muloi1Walter Oguta2Daisy Ronoh3Lynn Kirwa4James Akoko5Eric M. Fèvre6Arshnee Moodley7Lillian Wambua8Animal and Human Health Department, International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya; Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, University of Liverpool, Neston, United Kingdom; Corresponding authors at: Animal and Human Health Department, International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya.Animal and Human Health Department, International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya; Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, University of Liverpool, Neston, United KingdomAnimal and Human Health Department, International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi, KenyaAnimal and Human Health Department, International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi, KenyaAnimal and Human Health Department, International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi, KenyaAnimal and Human Health Department, International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi, KenyaAnimal and Human Health Department, International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya; Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, University of Liverpool, Neston, United KingdomAnimal and Human Health Department, International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya; Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg C, DenmarkAnimal and Human Health Department, International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya; World Organization for Animal Health, Sub-Regional Representation for East Africa, Kenya; Corresponding authors at: Animal and Human Health Department, International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya.Understanding antibiotic use in livestock systems is key in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and developing effective interventions. Using a standardised questionnaire, we investigated the patterns and drivers of antibiotic use in 165 cattle farms across the three major cattle production systems in Kenya: intensive, extensive, and semi-intensive systems across in three counties: Machakos, Makueni and Narok in Kenya. We used a causal diagram to inform regression models to explore the drivers of antibiotic use in the study farms. Antibiotic use was reported in 92.7% of farms, primarily for prophylactic purposes. Oxytetracycline, penicillin, and streptomycin were the most used antibiotics to treat and control the most reported diseases including mastitis, diarrhoea and East Coast fever (ECF). Regression analysis indicated a positive association between the frequency of antibiotic use at the farm level and both disease incidence and herd size. Conversely, farms that provided cattle with appropriate housing were less likely to use antibiotics, and there was no difference in antibiotic use between those who consulted with veterinarians or sourced antibiotics directly from animal health providers. Our study highlights the complexities around understanding the interplay between practices and drivers of antibiotic use. It also underscores the necessity to enhance education regarding the appropriate usage of antibiotics among cattle farmers, encourage the adoption of proper herd management practices which may reduce disease burden, and reinforce veterinary services and supportive legislation to promote the prudent use of antimicrobials.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352771423001660Antimicrobial resistanceLivestockLMICSemi-intensive |
| spellingShingle | Lydiah Kisoo Dishon M. Muloi Walter Oguta Daisy Ronoh Lynn Kirwa James Akoko Eric M. Fèvre Arshnee Moodley Lillian Wambua Practices and drivers for antibiotic use in cattle production systems in Kenya One Health Antimicrobial resistance Livestock LMIC Semi-intensive |
| title | Practices and drivers for antibiotic use in cattle production systems in Kenya |
| title_full | Practices and drivers for antibiotic use in cattle production systems in Kenya |
| title_fullStr | Practices and drivers for antibiotic use in cattle production systems in Kenya |
| title_full_unstemmed | Practices and drivers for antibiotic use in cattle production systems in Kenya |
| title_short | Practices and drivers for antibiotic use in cattle production systems in Kenya |
| title_sort | practices and drivers for antibiotic use in cattle production systems in kenya |
| topic | Antimicrobial resistance Livestock LMIC Semi-intensive |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352771423001660 |
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