Stakeholders’ Perceptions About Antimicrobial Use Practices and AMR Issues in the Italian Poultry Industry

Caetano Beber, Frédérique Pasquali (), Lucia Gambi (), Gerardo Manfreda (), Maurizio Aragrande (), Valentina Suprani () and Massimo Canali ()
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Frédérique Pasquali: University of Bologna
Lucia Gambi: University of Bologna
Gerardo Manfreda: University of Bologna
Maurizio Aragrande: University of Bologna
Valentina Suprani: University of Bologna

A chapter in Innovation and Knowledge in Agri-food and Environmental Systems, 2024, pp 303-308 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens global public health. Overuse and improper use of antimicrobials (AMs) contribute to AMR insurgence. Some estimations calculate that two-thirds of the future increase in antimicrobial use (AMU) worldwide will be in animal production. Improving the management of AMU on farmed animals is critical for dealing with AMR. In Italy, the principal poultry industry association implemented a national plan that reduced consistently AMU in broiler production. This study interviewed poultry farmers in the Italian most producing regions to investigate their perceptions and motivations to adopt more prudent AMU practices. The results highlight a good level of awareness towards AMR issues and that the reduction of AMU in poultry production is perceived as an improvement in farming practices and professional skills of farmers and veterinarians.

Keywords: Antimicrobials on poultry; Antibiotics and poultry farmers; AMR (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-65168-7_49

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