Antimicrobial usage by pastoralists in food animals in North-central Nigeria: The associated socio-cultural drivers for antimicrobials misuse and public health implications
Antimicrobials are used to maintain good health and productivity of food animals. Misuse of antibiotics in livestock contributes to development of antimicrobial resistance, an emerging One Health issue. This study assessed pastoralists' knowledge and practices regarding antimicrobial usage, exp...
Main Authors: | Nma Bida Alhaji, Tajudeen Opeyemi Isola |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2018-12-01
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Series: | One Health |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352771418300375 |
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