Abstract:
Residual result of antibiotics and its inefficacy to microorganisms has been recognized
as a public health hazard worldwide. This study was conducted among 98 broiler farms
of three selective districts of Bangladesh from August to December, 2019 to explore the
antibiotic use pattern and perception of farmers on antibiotic. Semi-structured
questionnaire was used to gather information. Farmers administered antibiotics mainly
as therapeutics (84.69%). Over one third (33.67%) farmers used antibiotic as
prophylaxis. Almost half (48.97%) bought antibiotics with registered vet doctor’s
advice. But 43.88% farmers took self-decision for antibiotics use. Ciprofloxacin
(41.83%), Colistin sulphate (24.49%) and Enrofloxacin (17.35%) were found to be three
main therapeutic drugs of choice. Nearly half (47.96%) of respondents thought that malabsorption
was the main residual effect of antibiotics. A vast majority (91.84%) of
poultry growers had no idea about antibiotic resistance. Antibiotics were used ordinarily
in broiler farm in the study area. Intervention should be taken to minimize the use of
unethical and self-choosing antibiotics in the study area.
Description:
A Thesis
Submitted to the Faculty of Agriculture,
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka.
In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of
MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN
BIOCHEMISTRY
SEMESTER: JULY- DECEMBER, 2020
