Understanding antibiotic use for pig farming in Thailand: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), recognised as a serious and growing threat to global health, is promoted by multiple drivers, including antibiotic use in the livestock sector. Thus, understanding factors influencing antibiotic use in livestock production is essential to the design and implementation of effective interventions to reduce AMR. This qualitative study aimed to explore the experiences and views of the key actors associated with the use of antibiotics for pig farming in Thailand, from local farmers to officers in central government institutions.

Methods

A total of 31 in-depth interviews were conducted with different categories of actors: pig farmers (n = 13), drug retailers (n = 5), veterinarians (n = 7), government officers (n = 3) and representatives o

SUBMITTER: Lekagul A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7789695 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature