Non-prescription dispensing of veterinary medicines for treating mastitis in dairy cattle among non-veterinary personnel in selected districts of Zambia
Non-prescription dispensing of veterinary antibiotics for mastitis by non-veterinary personnel is widespread, posing significant AMR risks to animal, human, and environmental health. Strengthened regulatory oversight, antimicrobial stewardship training, and collaboration between veterinarians and drug outlet owners are essential to promote responsible antibiotic use and curb AMR.
Authors
- Catrina Prince
- Ethel M’kandawire (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3693-0544)
- John Bwalya Muma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6180-4051)
- Mudenda Steward
- Alison Pyatt
- Claire Gilbert
- Amon Bwalya
Institutions
- Veterinary Medicines Directorate (GB)
- University of Zambia (ZM)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Veterinary Science
- Published
- 2026-01-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2025.1707434
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Milk Quality and Mastitis in Dairy Cows
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 51.34