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Assessment of awareness of livestock producersa bout the basics of proper animal treatment and vaccination in north and west Kordofan states
Other Title(s)
تقييم مدى وعي منتجي الثروة الحيوانية بالأسس الصحيحة لعلاج و تطعيم الحيوان
Joint Authors
Abu Sikah, Huwayda Mustafa Muhammad Ahmad
Husayn, Abu Bakr Ibrahim Muhammad
Abd Allah, Muhammad Abd al-Salam
Source
Journal of Science and Technology : in Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences
Issue
Vol. 18, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2017), pp.62-70, 9 p.
Publisher
Sudan University of Science and Technology Deanship of Scientific Research
Publication Date
2017-06-30
Country of Publication
Sudan
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Abstract EN
The Study was conducted in the states of North and West Kordofan in five localities, to assess the awareness of livestock producers on the basics of the correct use of veterinary drugs and vaccines, and to show the possibility of harmful effects when misused.
A study sample of 234 livestock producers was selected using stratified random sample methods and Chi-Square test.
The information was collected by direct questionnaire procedures.
The results showed that, a total of 84.3% of the producers are treating their animals by themselves.
Only 15.3% of the producers are seeking the help of veterinarians.
There is no significant difference (P >0.05) among localities for number of producers depending only on their knowledge for treating their animals.
76.9%of producers buy the veterinary drugs and medicines from veterinary pharmacies which are operated by unauthorized and un-qualified persons.
The study also showed that 44.9% of livestock producers do not vaccinate their animals regularly.
Most of the livestock producers 61.5% are vaccinating their animals in autumn season; where 75.6% of them refer that to diseases outbreak in this season.
The results also showed that, the use and circulation of medicines is often not under direct veterinary supervision, and that posing a risk to public health.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abu Sikah, Huwayda Mustafa Muhammad Ahmad& Husayn, Abu Bakr Ibrahim Muhammad& Abd Allah, Muhammad Abd al-Salam. 2017. Assessment of awareness of livestock producersa bout the basics of proper animal treatment and vaccination in north and west Kordofan states. Journal of Science and Technology : in Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences،Vol. 18, no. 1, pp.62-70.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-790189
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abu Sikah, Huwayda Mustafa Muhammad Ahmad…[et al.]. Assessment of awareness of livestock producersa bout the basics of proper animal treatment and vaccination in north and west Kordofan states. Journal of Science and Technology : in Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences Vol. 18, no. 1 (Jun. 2017), pp.62-70.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-790189
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abu Sikah, Huwayda Mustafa Muhammad Ahmad& Husayn, Abu Bakr Ibrahim Muhammad& Abd Allah, Muhammad Abd al-Salam. Assessment of awareness of livestock producersa bout the basics of proper animal treatment and vaccination in north and west Kordofan states. Journal of Science and Technology : in Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences. 2017. Vol. 18, no. 1, pp.62-70.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-790189
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 68-69
Record ID
BIM-790189