TITLE:
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Antimicrobial Use and Resistance among Livestock Producers in Cambodia
AUTHORS:
Bunna Chea, Sokom Kong, Sokha Thim, Naiheak Ban, Sokerya Seng, Cherry Fernandez-Colorado, Kroesna Kang
KEYWORDS:
Antimicrobial Usage, Antimicrobial Resistance, Attitudes, Knowledge, Practices
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Animal Sciences,
Vol.12 No.3,
July
13,
2022
ABSTRACT: The development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) due to over or misuse
of antibiotics/antimicrobials is a globally increasing public health concern.
This study was conducted to assess the current knowledge, attitudes, and
practices (KAP) of swine and poultry producers on antimicrobial use (AMU) and
antimicrobial resistance (AMR). A total of 254 swine and poultry producers of 5
provinces in Cambodia were purposively surveyed using validated KAP questionnaires, a useful tool for
promoting the rational use of antimicrobials in livestock. Collectively, this
study found out that livestock producers in Cambodia have a low level of
knowledge, neutral rather than positive attitudes, and employed poor practices
on the AMU and AMR. Thus, there is a need to promote among producers the
rational and responsible use of antimicrobials. Furthermore, public awareness of the AMR implications on
public health can contribute to the prevention or reduction of AMU and AMR in Cambodia.