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To understand the antimicrobial usage among small scale household dairy farms in Udupi Taluk Karnataka

Not Applicable
Completed
Registration Number
CTRI/2024/01/061314
Lead Sponsor
Shwetha
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
335
Inclusion Criteria

Small scale household dairy farmers who supply milk to the milk collection societies

Dairy farmers with a minimum of 1 year of experience located in Udupi Taluk and who provide

consent to participate in the study

Participants age more than 18 years

Local veterinarians under Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services serving the villages from where the small scale household

dairy farmers recruited for the study

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals who do not speak or understand the language in which this study is conducted

Farmers whose farms are not within their household area are excluded

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
This study will assess antimicrobial usage and associated factors in small scale household dairy farms <br/ ><br>while evaluating animal health management practices among dairy farmers and veterinarians <br/ ><br>It will assess the factors of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in these farms including usage and hygiene practices <br/ ><br>Additionally it will help in identifying whether antibiotic residues are present or absent in raw milk samples through test reports obtained from Udupi Dairy <br/ ><br>This comprehensive research enhances understanding of antimicrobial use in farming practices and milk safety in small dairy operations <br/ ><br>Timepoint: 6 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
This study will provide valuable insights for policymakers and increase farmer awareness of antimicrobial resistance.Timepoint: 6 months
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