(N = 156)

Variables

Frequency (%)

How were the antimicrobial obtained?

Through prescription by the veterinary officer

87% (136)

Personal experience

67% (104)

Fellow farmer

8% (13)

Do you get advice on how to use antimicrobial agents?

Yes

86%

No

14%

If yes from whom?

Drug shop seller

57%

Veterinarian

84%

From a CBAHW in the area

21%

From a fellow Farmer

32%

All of the above

1%

Others (workers, Human clinics)

1%

Do you follow the advice given?

Yes

85%

No

15%

Were you satisfied with the quality of advice provided?

Yes

85%

No

15%

What is the nearest distance from where you get your veterinary services?

Short distance (1 - 2 km)

33%

Medium distance (3 - 4 km)

46%

Long distance (Above 5 km)

21%