SOCIO DEMOGRAPHY OF BROILER FARMERS, THEIR PERCEPTION AND INDISCRIMINATING USE OF ANTIBIOTIC AND ITS EFFECTS

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.