Exploring Farmers’ Reasons for Antibiotic Use and Misuse in Pig Farms in Brazil

Stressful management that makes farmed pigs susceptible to infections is associated with high antibiotic use (AMU) and resistance (AMR). Pig farmers are key stakeholders to support the international agenda pushing AMU restrictions. We interviewed 58 pig farmers on AMU/AMR, biosecurity, veterinary as...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Rita Albernaz-Gonçalves, Gabriela Olmos, Maria José Hötzel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
AMU
AMR
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/10/3/331