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August 17, 2025Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Determinants of indiscriminate antimicrobial use in commercial chicken farms in Bangladesh and their impact on food safety and public health

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Cross-sectional study shows widespread antimicrobial use in poultry, indicating risks for public health and food safety.

A significant 93.2% of farms used at least one antimicrobial in chicken production, highlighting widespread issues.
Broiler farms reported the highest antimicrobial use at 78.0%, in contrast to 41.3% in layer farms.
Cross-sectional analysis of 340 chicken farms revealed knowledge gaps affecting antimicrobial use practices.
Indiscriminate antimicrobial use in Bangladesh's poultry industry may lead to residues and increased resistance, necessitating urgent training.

Hasan et al. (2025) studied this question.

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