Knowledge, Attitude and Practices about Quality and Management of Anthelmintic Drugs in Adea Berga District, Central Ethiopia

Duguma, Bayisa; Abera, Birhanu; Muktar, Yimer; Adugna, Simegnew; Kefyalew, Hailemariam; Mengistu, Shimelis

doi:10.4172/2157-7579.1000540

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“…This is in agreement with the work of Lindonne et al (2019) who reported farmers' poor knowledge regarding the prudent use of antibiotics in poultry production. Similar findings of low knowledge about antibiotic usage have been reported in Tanzania (Katakweba et al, 2012;Duguma et al, 2018). More than half of the farmers (53.2%) have ever sold their birds while on medication.…”

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“…Several studies indicated the causes of antibiotic residues in poultry products to include use of unapproved drugs, overdose, improper route of administration and non-adherence to withdrawal period (Sasanya et al, 2005;Al-Ghamdi et al, 2000;Duguma et al, 2018). The withdrawal period enables the animal to metabolically reduce the drug level in its tissues to level that is not of public health significance.…”

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Knowledge, attitude and practice of observing withdrawal period of veterinary drugs in chicken and eggs by poultry farmers in Zaria

Tijani¹,

Usman²,

Sanni³

et al. 2023

J. Vet. Med. Anim. Health

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The veterinary drug is vital for healthy and quality food-animal production. Their use in poultry production is basically for treatment, prophylaxis and growth promotion. However, cases of misuse of these drugs by the poultry farmers have been reported. This is further worsened by extra-label use and non-observance of withdrawal period, leading to deposition of drug residues in poultry products, thus posing a public health concern. This paper assessed the poultry farmers' knowledge, attitude and practice of observing withdrawal period of veterinary drugs. Three hundred and eighty-five (385) questionnaires were administered and 380 (98.7%) response rate was recorded. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences 23 and presented in frequency tables. Chi-square was used to determine the relationship between the variables. 57.1% of the poultry farmers in Zaria though well-educated had never checked withdrawal period while 53.2% of the farmers have ever sold their chicken/eggs while on medication. 67.5% out of the 42.9% of farmers that checked the withdrawal period on the packaging materials indicated 14 days as withdrawal period. There existed a strong relationship between the socio-demographic characteristics and other variables (p<0.05). The farmers managed the encountered poultry diseases using most common drugs; Doxygen® (43.2%) and Tylodox® (40%) for duration ranging from 3 to 7 days depending on disease severity and mortality rate. It is suggested that poultry farmers should follow information written on the packaging materials; strict legislation and extensive awareness on observing withdrawal period of drugs should be implemented by the government and relevant stakeholders.

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Knowledge, attitude and practice of observing withdrawal period of veterinary drugs in chicken and eggs by poultry farmers in Zaria

Tijani¹,

Usman²,

Sanni³

et al. 2023

J. Vet. Med. Anim. Health

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“…The lack of awareness among professionals in Ethiopia concerning counterfeit medicines is a critical issue that could potentially lead to a public health emergency. 11 , 26 The professionals’ knowledge and practice about drug qualities were found to be less. Also, information regarding the knowledge, practice, and level of regulatory body coordination with veterinary professionals toward counterfeit drugs was poor.…”

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Evaluating the Knowledge, Practice, and Regulatory Situation of Veterinary Experts Regarding Counterfeit Veterinary Medications in the Selected Districts of Central Gondar Zone, Ethiopia

Tefera Mekasha,

Nigussie,

Ashagre

et al. 2024

VMRR

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Background The intentional and illegal misrepresentation of fake medications involves falsely indicating their source. These fraudulent medications can include products that contain either accurate or incorrect ingredients, lack proper labeling, have insufficient quantities of ingredients, and are packaged with counterfeit packaging. This unlawful activity has led to treatment failures, the development of antibiotic resistance, adverse effects, and even deaths. Hence, the objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, practice, and regulatory status of veterinary drug experts in the central Gondar zone of Ethiopia regarding counterfeit veterinary medications. Methods From January 2023 to July 2023, a self-administered structured questionnaire was utilized to conduct a cross-sectional study in Central Gondar Zone, Ethiopia. The analysis of the data involved the application of descriptive and chi-square tests. Results The study revealed that the majority of professionals possessed a work experience ranging from 5 to 9 years (23; 56.1%). Additionally, a total of 25 individuals (61.0%) who participated in the research had not undergone any kind of training. It was observed that a significant proportion of participants (82.9%) possessed knowledge about counterfeit veterinary drugs. Only about 63% and 36% of respondents had high knowledge and good practice concerning veterinary counterfeit drugs, respectively. Only 29.3% of participants have reported practices. Furthermore, a poor regulatory level of coordination was detected (85.4%). The study revealed a significant (χ2 =7.6165; p = 0.022) disparity between the respondents’ practice levels and training. Respondents’ regulatory levels were also significantly associated (p < 0.05) with their sex (χ2 = 13.34; p = 0.001) and work experience (χ2 = 13.64; p = 0.033). The research findings also revealed a noteworthy correlation between practice and regulatory activity (χ2 = 15.0463; p = 0.005). Conclusion The study outlines the necessity of awareness initiatives, with a focus on the significance of veterinary experts’ knowledge, practice, and regulatory efforts in addressing the issue of counterfeit veterinary medications.

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“…Literature indicates that the livestock sub-sector in Ethiopia is vulnerable to several veterinary pharmaceutical supply chain issues, including poor drug handling during purchase, irrational use of drugs, illegal marketing, poor-quality medicines, a lack of waste management practices, low rates of adherence to rules and policies, a lack of qualified public and private animal health services, and a lack of qualified and trained staff ( 5 , 6 , 21 , 23 , 24 ). Another study conducted in Ethiopia on the quality of veterinary drugs during post-marketing surveillance, re-registration, consignment checking, and pre-registration indicated that 8.2% of the examined veterinary medication samples were labeled as being of poor quality, and ~12 (1.3%) of the examined products had flaws in their appearance, packaging, or labeling ( 25 ).…”

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“…However, Ethiopia's livestock productivity is lower compared to the country's livestock population (2,3). The improper handling, inappropriate use, and poor disposal practices of veterinary pharmaceuticals are global issues that reduce livestock productivity and affect successful animal health services (4)(5)(6)(7).…”

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Assessment of veterinary pharmaceutical warehouse management practices and its associated challenges in four selected zones and Bahir Dar city of Amhara regional state, Ethiopia

Wondie Mekonen,

Sintayehu,

Endeshaw Woldeyohanins

et al. 2024

Front. Vet. Sci.

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A pharmaceutical warehouse is part of the pharmaceutical supply chain and is essential to maintaining the quality and efficacy of veterinary pharmaceuticals for successful animal health service delivery. However, poor storage conditions, improper handling, and inappropriate use and disposal constitute challenges for veterinary supplies in animal health services. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the existing practices and challenges in warehouse management in government veterinary clinics and private veterinary drug wholesalers in Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 37 veterinary health facilities in four selected zones (south Gondar, west Gondar, central Gondar, and west Gojam zones) and Bahir Dar administrative city. Zones were selected using a simple random sampling technique. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire, pre-defined and tested observational checklists, and semi-structured interview guides. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the quantitative data, while qualitative data was analyzed using a thematic approach. The study revealed the presence of poor stock management practices, such as the absence of standard operating procedures for warehouse activities in ~59.5% of facilities surveyed. In none of the surveyed facilities, bin cards and system software utilization were satisfactory. The absence of disposal guidelines was detected in 83.8% of the facilities, and the practice of timely disposal of expired drugs was not satisfactory. Compared to the government veterinary clinics, private veterinary drug wholesalers had better storage practices (86.25%) following theoretical recommendations. The storage conditions in government clinics were rated poor at 48.3% (>80%, which is the limit to the acceptable rate for good storage conditions). The challenges of inadequate infrastructure, a lack of qualified staff, problems with the availability and affordability of pharmaceutical products, insufficient regulatory practice, and budget constraints were identified. A holistic approach involving related stakeholders should be followed to improve the existing challenges and the sector's efficiency.

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices about Quality and Management of Anthelmintic Drugs in Adea Berga District, Central Ethiopia

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Knowledge, attitude and practice of observing withdrawal period of veterinary drugs in chicken and eggs by poultry farmers in Zaria

Knowledge, attitude and practice of observing withdrawal period of veterinary drugs in chicken and eggs by poultry farmers in Zaria

Evaluating the Knowledge, Practice, and Regulatory Situation of Veterinary Experts Regarding Counterfeit Veterinary Medications in the Selected Districts of Central Gondar Zone, Ethiopia

Assessment of veterinary pharmaceutical warehouse management practices and its associated challenges in four selected zones and Bahir Dar city of Amhara regional state, Ethiopia

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