National consumption of antimicrobials intended for use in animal livestock health: a retrospective data analysis of antimicrobial imports to Uganda from 2018 to 2020

Abstract Background Antimicrobial use in animals is one of the major drivers for the emergence and spread of resistant microorganisms. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) can spread from animals to humans and vice versa. However, there is scanty data on antimicrobial consumption in livestock in low and m...

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Published in:	BMC Veterinary Research
Main Authors:	Freddy Eric Kitutu, Juliet Sanyu Namugambe, John Senkusu, Juliet Nalubwama, Ben Ssenkeera, John Kateregga, Noel Aineplan, Diana Nakitto Kesi, Hellen Byomire Ndagije, Eric Kasakya, Lawrence Mugisha
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-04-01
Subjects:	Antimicrobial resistance Veterinary Antimicrobial consumption Antimicrobials Livestock One health
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-025-04709-9