Table 1.
Demographics of respondents
| Variable | Response | Frequency (n = 241) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | Female | 49 | 20.3 |
| Male | 192 | 79.7 | |
| Age group | 18–24 years old | 1 | 0.4 |
| 25–34 years old | 116 | 48.1 | |
| 35–44 years old | 85 | 35.3 | |
| 45–54 years old | 27 | 11.2 | |
| 55–64 years old | 12 | 5.0 | |
| 65 years and above | 0 | 0 | |
| Prefer not to say | 0 | 0 | |
| University of training | Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria | 69 | 28.6 |
| University of Maiduguiri | 60 | 24.9 | |
| University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) | 31 | 12.9 | |
| Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) | 27 | 11.2 | |
| University of Ibadan (UI), Ibadan | 27 | 11.2 | |
| Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi (FUAM) | 9 | 3.7 | |
| Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) | 8 | 3.3 | |
| Other | 8 | 3.3 | |
| University of Abuja | 2 | 0.8 | |
| Highest level of education | Veterinary degree (DVM, etc.) | 152 | 63.1 |
| MSc/MPH | 61 | 25.3 | |
| Fellow, College of Veterinary Surgeon (FCVS) | 6 | 2.5 | |
| PhD | 16 | 6.6 | |
| Other | 6 | 2.5 | |
| Type of employment | Private practice | 92 | 38.2 |
| Government employee | 75 | 31.1 | |
| Teaching | 25 | 10.4 | |
| Non-governmental organization employee | 22 | 9.1 | |
| Research | 15 | 6.2 | |
| Other | 12 | 5.0 | |
| Years registered as a vet surgeon | 0–<5 years | 87 | 36.1 |
| 5–10 years | 75 | 31.1 | |
| 10–15 years | 30 | 12.4 | |
| 15–20 years | 18 | 7.5 | |
| 21 and above | 28 | 11.6 | |
| Prefer not to say | 3 | 1.2 | |
| Type of veterinary practice * | Mixed practice (large, small or exotic animals) | 97 | 40.2 |
| Poultry practice (chicken, turkey) | 94 | 39.0 | |
| Small animal practice (dogs, cats, rabbits) | 87 | 36.1 | |
| Large animal practice (cattle, horse, goat, sheep, pig) | 75 | 31.1 | |
| Fish practice | 29 | 12.0 | |
| Do not practice | 15 | 6.2 | |
| Other practice | 11 | 4.6 | |
| Exotics practice (parrots, tortoise, snakes, etc.) | 8 | 3.3 | |
| Wildlife practice (wild animals) | 6 | 2.5 | |
| Location of veterinary practice by geopolitical zone | North Central | 69 | 28.6 |
| North West | 49 | 20.3 | |
| North East | 46 | 19.1 | |
| South West | 39 | 16.2 | |
| South East | 21 | 8.7 | |
| South South | 17 | 7.1 |
* The results for this variable are presented as row percentages instead of column percentages, as such the column percentages for this variable do not add up to 100%.