Barriers and facilitators to implementing a new regulation restricting antimicrobial use in dairy production in Quebec, Canada: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: With the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), many countries are implementing restrictive regulations to reduce antimicrobial use (AMU) in animal production. Although these measures are effective at the national level, their implementation may generate challenges for producers and veterinarians. The objective of this study was to explore the barriers and facilitators of implementing a new regulation restricting the use of antimicrobials of very high importance for human health in the dairy production sector in the province of Québec, Canada. Individual interviews were conducted with fifteen veterinarians and twenty-seven dairy producers. Thematic analysis was performed based on the COM-B model of behavior change (capability-opportunity-motivation-behavior). Our results indicated th

SUBMITTER: Millar N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10060835 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature