Interventions for reducing antimicrobial resistance in livestock in sub Saharan Africa: systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Although antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens the entire world, it disproportionately affects Low- and Middle-Income countries. The animal sector is a contributor to AMR and interventions for reducing AMR in this sector exist. However, in sub-Saharan Africa, there is limited information on AMR interventions targeting livestock.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA checklist to evaluate the existing evidence on AMR interventions, outcomes, motivators and barriers to adoption, and the strengths and weaknesses, with a focus on farmers and animal health professionals. The databases Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed were searched. The articles were categorised into seven groups based on outcome measures: change in antimicrobial use (AMU

SUBMITTER: Jacobsen ABJE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12753374 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature