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April 19, 2026Discover Public HealthOpen Access

Antimicrobial use practices, resistance drivers and policy responses in Nigerian livestock production from a One Health perspective

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AAAbdulhamid Abdullahi AhmadMAM AlhassanNMNusaiba Musa Muhammad

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Overview

Narrative review analyzes antimicrobial resistance drivers in livestock, highlighting policy implications for Nigeria.

Key Points

  • The review aims to investigate antimicrobial use practices and resistance drivers in Nigeria's livestock sector, emphasizing a One Health approach.
  • Conducted a narrative review of literature from 2000 to 2025 using databases like PubMed and Scopus.
  • Analyzed evidence thematically across multiple domains including governance, veterinary capacity, and farmer practices.
  • Reviewed policy documents and studies on knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antimicrobial use.
  • Identified key drivers for inappropriate antimicrobial use, including weak regulation and low farmer awareness.
  • Highlighted the impact of these practices on antimicrobial resistance and public health risks.
  • Proposed actionable recommendations for enhancing stewardship, surveillance, and educational initiatives.

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Ahmad et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e472d8010ef96374d8ecfahttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-026-01806-4
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