Veterinary Science & Technology

Simegnew Adugna

Publications

• Research Article
  Knowledge, Attitude and Practices about Quality and Management of Anthelmintic Drugs in Adea Berga District, Central Ethiopia
  Author(s): Bayisa Duguma, Birhanu Abera, Yimer Muktar, Simegnew Adugna, Hailemariam Kefyalew and Shimelis MengistuBayisa Duguma, Birhanu Abera, Yimer Muktar, Simegnew Adugna, Hailemariam Kefyalew and Shimelis Mengistu
  
  The efficacy of anthelmintic is affected by incorrect dosage, exclusive use of drugs of the same mode of action, substandard quality drugs, and inappropriate handling. Questionnaire survey was administered to 384 farmers to assess the awareness level of farmers about practices in relation to quality and management of anthelmintic drug in Adea Berga district, Central Ethiopia. A total of 384 farmers were contacted, 69% of the respondents were males while 31% were females. The majority of interviewees were uneducated (63%) and 77.6% of the respondent had awareness about the drug store. Of the interviewees, majority of them had no enough knowledge about safe handling and its management. 59.5% of the respondent bought the drugs from veterinary clinic and 78.3% kept the drugs at room temperature that compromise the quality of the drug. Majority of the respondents (87.5%) obtained the informat.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7579.1000540

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