Research Article

Comparison of Tick Control and Antibiotic Use Practices at Farm Level in Regions of High and Low Acaricide Resistance in Uganda

Table 6

Practices, attitudes, and knowledge of farmers regarding antibiotic use in lactating cows.

VariableCategoryFrequency (%)
HARALARA

Fate of milk obtained from treated cowsHome consumption1 (10)2 (20)
Market4 (40)5 (50)
Given to dogs1 (10)0
Making other dairy products1 (10)0
Not applicable3 (30)3 (30)
Number of withdrawal days observed1 to 3 days3 (30)0
Not applicable7 (70)10 (100)
Reason for stopping milking the animal after treatmentMilk has antibiotic residues1 (10)0
Milk is not safe1 (10)0
Udder was inflamed1 (10)0
Not applicable7 (70)10 (100)
Whether or not they read the withdrawal period on the labelYes10 (100)0
No08 (80)
Not applicable02 (20)
Source of drugs used on the farmLocal vet drug shop9 (90)7 (70)
Vet pharmacy1 (10)3 (30)
Advice seekingYes10 (100)7 (70)
No03 (30)
Source of adviceDrug shop attendant8 (80)4 (40)
Fellow farmer1 (10)2 (20)
Vet doctor1 (10)1 (10)
Not applicable03 (30)
Method of determining the right dose to administerCalculate the dose01 (10)
Consult a vet2 (20)1 (10)
Estimation5 (50)7 (70)
Reading drug labels3 (30)1 (10)
Factors considered in determining the dose of antibiotic to give to a sick cowDosage rate1 (10)1 (10)
Severity of the disease4 (40)2 (20)
Weight of the animal4 (40)6 (60)
Age of animal1 (10)0
Not applicable01 (10)
Whether farmers read drug labels or notYes10 (100)3 (30)
No07 (70)
Emphasis while reading the instructions on the drug labelsDosage rate2 (20)6 (60)
Expiry date03 (30)
Withdrawal period00
Age of the animal2 (20)0
Contraindications00
Ingredients00
Severity of the disease4 (40)0
Body weight4 (40)0
Not applicable01 (10)

Nā€‰=ā€‰10 for both HARA and LARA.