National consumption of antimicrobials intended for use in animal livestock health: a retrospective data analysis of antimicrobial imports to Uganda from 2018 to 2020
This study provides baseline data on the national-level consumption of antimicrobials used in animal health in different livestock production systems in Uganda for future reference. Annual quantification and analysis of veterinary AMCU should continue to inform monitoring distribution and use in relationship to livestock population numbers and the burden of diseases. Antimicrobial stewardship and pharmacovigilance activities in the animal health sector should focus on raising awareness to adhering to national and international guidance for appropriate and prudent use of antimicrobial agents.
Authors
- John Senkusu
- Diana Nakitto Kesi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3989-6794)
- Juliet Sanyu Namugambe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5910-618X)
- Lawrence Mugisha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4932-3356)
- Helen Byomire Ndagije (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5802-4791)
- Noel Aineplan
- Ben Ssenkeera
- John Kateregga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8296-1045)
- Freddy Eric Kitutu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2277-9572)
- Eric Kasakya
- Juliet Nalubwama
Institutions
- Mbarara University of Science and Technology (UG)
- Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (UG)
- EcoHealth Alliance (US)
- Makerere University (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Veterinary Research
- Published
- 2025-04-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-025-04709-9
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.05
Funders
- World Health Organization