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August 19, 2025AntibioticsOpen Access

Antimicrobial Use and Awareness of Antimicrobial Resistance in the Livestock Sector in the Western Balkans

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DKDora M. KovacsEREran A. RaizmanADAnne Deckert

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Overview

Survey reveals knowledge gaps and imprudent practices among farmers and veterinarians in the Western Balkans, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.

Key Points

  • Overall, farmers exhibited imprudent antimicrobial use practices, including purchasing without prescriptions and using drugs for growth promotion.
  • The analysis included field interviews with 2815 participants across six countries, providing critical insights into antimicrobial practices and knowledge.
  • Veterinarians and pharmacy personnel commonly believe antimicrobials promote growth, indicating the need for better education and policy adjustments.
  • Addressing the identified knowledge gaps and poor practices is vital to optimize antimicrobial use and combat resistance in the livestock sector.

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Kovacs et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af35e9cf1dd9ea359ea486https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics14080839
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