Antibiotic use by poultry farmers in Kiambu County, Kenya: exploring practices and drivers of potential overuse

Antibiotic use by poultry farmers in Kiambu County, Kenya: exploring practices and drivers of potential overuse

Abstract Background Antibiotic resistance is a global concern threatening achievements in health care since the discovery of antibiotics. In Kenya, this topic remains understudied in a context of rising demand for livestock products, intensification and the concomitant increase in antibiotic use. Ou...

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Main Authors: Jeniffer Waiyego Kariuki, Jan Jacobs, Marie Paule Ngogang, Olivia Howland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-01-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Antibiotic resistance
One health
Qualitative methods
Poultry
Drivers
Perceptions and practices
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-022-01202-y

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