The challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is grave in developing countries. Antimicrobials are misused yet stakeholders' contribution to stewardship low. Veterinary students future prescribers and their knowledge could influence progress combating AMR; hence, there a need assess knowledge, attitude, awareness AMR. A multi-institutional questionnaire was administered undergraduates Nigerian veterinary schools. It comprised demographics, own personal antibiotic usage, AMR humans animals....

Background Antimicrobials are used as a measure to maintain good health and productivity of lactating cows. This study assessed pastoralists’ knowledge practices regarding AMU in cows; risk pathways for AMR dissemination from cow milk humans. Methods Interview questionnaire-based cross-sectional was conducted Fulani pastoral communities. Frequencies proportions were descriptive statistics. Chi-square test multivariable logistic regressions analytic statistics at 95% confidence level. Results...

<p><strong>Background</strong>. Disease outbreaks are considered to be a significant drawback in aquaculture development globally which leads aquaculturists indiscriminate use of antibiotics. <strong>Objective</strong>. To assess the status antibiotics use, farmers’ knowledge risks associated with antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and disease occurrence fish farms Katsina state, Nigeria. <strong>Methodology</strong> Semi-structured questionnaires were...

Abstract Introduction: Rapid population growth and increased human-livestock-wildlife interactions in degraded ecosystems have the risk of zoonotic diseases with major socio-economic impacts. This study evaluated perceptions knowledge frontline health workers on emerging Nigeria, focusing drivers, preparedness, challenges within One Health Framework. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 172 professionals north-central Nigeria from 2022 to 2023. employed ‘perceived threat’...

Milk is a vital nutritional resource but highly perishable and prone to contamination by pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus, posing significant public health risks. In Northern Oyo State, where dairy production predominantly traditional, poor hygiene practices limited sanitation infrastructure exacerbate these This study addresses gaps in understanding the keeping quality microbial of raw milk region, providing data improve safety standards. A cross-sectional was conducted from August 2023...

Background: The risk of indiscriminate antibiotic use in Nigeria is high and has serious public health food implications. unrestricted usage oxytetracycline can lead to the accumulation residues animal products, such as eggs. Objectives: This study investigated eggs from 20 commercial poultry farms Ilorin City, Nigeria. Methods: Samples were randomly collected Nigeria, analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Results: Oytetracycline detected pooled egg samples 15 (75%...

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a common cause of poor milk microbial quality, often resulting from unhygienic handling. Here, cross-sectional study was performed to determine the prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility profile E. O157 in raw cow sold Kwara State. Raw (n = 1225) samples 11 selected markets within agro-ecological zones State (known for vending milk) were collected across rainy 548) dry 677) seasons. Isolation identification done using standard procedures. The Polymerase Chain...

Abstract Background Staphylococcus aureus ( S. ) is a bacterium of public health importance. The zoonotic spread this pathogen through animal-derived foods has been reported. This systematic literature review investigates the prevalence, distribution, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) profiles, and molecular characteristics in food chain Nigeria. Methods A search online databases (Pub Med, Google Scholar, Web Science) for published articles from January 2002 to 2022 was performed using Prisma...

Milk handling practices in the Nigerian informal sector are usually poorly done. This is a threat to food safety and public health. We investigated common by handlers involved milk processing contamination levels of raw cow marketed for consumption Kwara State, Nigeria. In cross-sectional survey, pre-tested questionnaire (n = 500) was administered consenting vendors assess employed processing. Raw cattle 1225) sold markets State were assessed using Total aerobic count (TAC) coliform (TCC)...

Consumers' perception of food safety risk could influence their consumption habits.This questionnaire-based (n = 327) cross-sectional study assessed consumers' attitudes about and retail meat risk.Also, the hygiene display tables 105) 107) sold to consumers was determined using total aerobic plate count coliform count.Most respondents were single (82.6%) had tertiary educational status (89.3%).Most preferred beef (60.9%) over other types made purchases from retailers (71.3%).Overall, score...

Assessing knowledge, attitudes, and risk perception of Nigerian broiler grow-out farmers (n = 152) to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) with a five sectional purposive-structured-questionnaire: demographics; knowledge; attitudes; risk-perception; response regulation practices. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square test, binary logistic regression. Respondents’ knowledge score, in total, was lower than average, all (100%) respondents having the understanding that...

Introduction: the on-going COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus has imposed serious public health and economic threats on entire world population. The been identified from both domestic wild animals constituting a threat to humans since most apparently healthy may potentially infect cause disease in humans, especially Animal Health Professionals (AHPs) who come directly contact with animals. These professionals such as veterinarians play important roles among One team controlling...

Abstract Background Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a vector-borne emerging zoonotic disease of animals and humans, characterized by socioeconomic losses to livestock farmers global public health threat. The study determined RVFV seroprevalence in cattle, assessed pastoralists’ knowledge about RVF, factors that influence its occurrence pastoral cattle herds Nigeria. A cross-sectional was conducted North-central Nigeria from 2017 2018. Data were collected using serology questionnaire tools....

Aim: This study aimed at determining the serotypes, antimicrobial profiles, and public health importance of Salmonella strains from camels slaughtered Maiduguri central abattoir, Nigeria.Materials Methods: Two hundred samples were obtained camel comprising intestines, feces, liver, spleen (n=50 each).Non-lactose fermenting dark center colonies identified using standard biochemical techniques, serotyped subjected to susceptibility test minimum inhibition concentration method.Results: Out 200...

Study’s Excerpt/Novelty This study uniquely highlights the significant gaps in knowledge and practices among fresh milk cheese vendors Ilorin, Nigeria, regarding contamination with Staphylococcus aureus. It reveals a notable disparity education levels between consumers associates higher educational attainment better attitudes towards food safety. These findings underscore necessity for targeted interventions to enhance safety practices, informing policymakers on improving public health...

With the rising demand for fish and increasing concerns about foodborne illnesses, understanding vendors' perspectives is critical enhancing food safety standards. This cross-sectional study assessed knowledge attitudes among sellers operating in informal markets Ilorin Metropolis, Nigeria, using a structured questionnaire administered via face-to-face interviews between October December 2023. A total of 240 vendors completed survey. stepwise backward binary logistic regression model was...

A total of 186 blood and urine samples were aseptically collected from patients attending two major hospitals diagnostic Laboratories in Maiduguri metropolis, Nigeria between October, 2011 January, 2012. One mililitre each was brachial vein with the aid a sterile syringe, early morning midstream voided dispensed into sample bottle containing 9ml peptone water incubated at 370C for 24-48 hours. Isolation Salmonella carried out by using Deoxycholate agar (DCA) Xylose Lysine (XLD) plates....

Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a serious public health and neglected zoonotic disease responsible for 147,000 human cases 12,500 deaths annually. This study assessed knowledge, risk perceptions, preventive practices regarding bTB among occupationally exposed abattoir workers drivers transmission in slaughterhouses.Using pre-tested questionnaire, we surveyed cross-section of five main abattoirs North-central Nigeria between 2018 2019. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics...

<title>Abstract</title> Background With the rising demand for fish and concerns about foodborne illnesses, understanding vendors' perspectives is critical enhancing food safety standards. This cross-sectional study assessed knowledge attitudes among sellers operating in informal markets Ilorin Metropolis, Nigeria, using a structured questionnaire administered via face-to-face interviews between October December 2023. Methods A total of 240 vendors completed survey. stepwise backward binary...

<title>Abstract</title> Food safety is a global concern, particularly in developing countries like Nigeria, where foodborne diseases are prevalent. Hence, this study aims to identify and rank food priorities the red meat industry Ilorin, Northcentral improve practices public health outcomes. A cross-sectional was conducted involving 600 respondents working various roles within industry, including butchers, traders, veterinarians, others. Data were collected through structured questionnaire...