Determinants influencing antibiotic use in Singapore's small-scale aquaculture sectors: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: Singapore's Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) national strategic action plan includes inappropriate use of antimicrobials in food-producing animals as a specific priority. Although the use of antibiotics and other drugs are monitored by regulatory bodies, food fish farmers are allowed to buy and administer antimicrobials without a veterinary prescription. We conducted a qualitative study of Singaporean food fish farmers to understand patterns and determinants of antibiotic use, their knowledge of antibiotic resistance, as well as perceptions of on-farm infection prevention and control measures. During the interview, participants were asked about their farming processes, farm infrastructure, antibiotic use and any disease prevention measures. Thematic analysis of participants' interviews showe

SUBMITTER: Lim JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7041790 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature