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This study aims to assess the perceptions and practices regarding antimicrobial resistance among Nigerian aquaculture stakeholders.

May 20, 2026BMC Veterinary ResearchOpen Access

Combating antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture: the stakeholders survey in Nigeria

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BOBamidele Tolulope OdumosuUniversity of Lagos TBTajudeen Akanji BamideleLagos University Teaching Hospital OBOlanike M. BuraimohUniversity of Lagos

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Cross-sectional survey assesses stakeholder perceptions on antimicrobial resistance in Nigerian aquaculture, highlighting the need for effective biosecurity measures.

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This study aims to assess the perceptions and practices regarding antimicrobial resistance among Nigerian aquaculture stakeholders.
Cross-sectional survey design conducted with 97 stakeholders at the University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Data analyzed using descriptive statistics, including Pearson’s Chi-square (X2) tests of independence.
Focus on stakeholder knowledge and practices related to biosecurity and antimicrobial use.
83.3% of farmers reported implementing biosecurity measures including disinfection, feed checks, and health monitoring.
Participants showed a reliance on antibiotics primarily for prophylactic disease control, rather than for growth promotion.
Perceived effectiveness of biosecurity measures varied significantly among different stakeholder groups.

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Odumosu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d50cdf03e14405aa9ce5e https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05567-9

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Cross-sectional survey assesses stakeholder perceptions on antimicrobial resistance in Nigerian aquaculture, highlighting the need for effective biosecurity measures.

Combating antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture: the stakeholders survey in Nigeria

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Combating antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture: the stakeholders survey in Nigeria

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