Antimicrobial use in animal farms in Egypt: rates, patterns, and determinants.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While antimicrobial use (AMU) in human healthcare has received significant attention as a key driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), less emphasis has been placed on AMU practices and attitudes in animal husbandry. To address this gap, this study examines the patterns and underlying drivers of AMU on animal farms.

Methods

A survey instrument was distributed to farm staff in 150 animal farms across 15 Egyptian governorates. Farms were selected from a list curated by a private platform specialized in Egypt's poultry and cattle industry. An online search was conducted to identify additional farms not included in the list or when the contact information was unavailable. The instrument covered key items related to AMU including types of antimicrobials used, indicati

SUBMITTER: ElSayed N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11743412 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature