Table 1.
Characteristics of antimicrobial containing products observed in commercial poultry farms in Nigeria
Parameters | Products (%) (n = 41) | Farms observed (%) (n = 41) |
---|---|---|
Product composition | ||
Antimicrobial only | 36 (88) | 24 (59) |
Antimicrobial with other substances | 5 (12) | 17 (41) |
Number of antimicrobial declared in products | ||
1 | 15 (37) | 5 (12) |
2 | 20 (49) | 13 (32) |
3 | 2 (5) | 11 (27) |
4 | 4 (10) | 12 (30) |
Route of administration | ||
Oral in water | 39 (95) | 39 (99) |
Parenteral | 2 (5) | 2 (5) |
Formulation | ||
Injectable | 2 (5) | 2 (5) |
Powder | 34 (83) | 21 (51) |
Suspension | 5 (12) | 18 (44) |