(N = 156) | |||
Variables | Frequency (%) | ||
Do you think it’s important to observe the withdrawal period? (n = 156) | |||
Yes | 82% | ||
No | 18% | ||
If yes, why do you think it is important to observe withdrawal period (n = 128) | |||
Food safety | 91% | ||
To prevent drug resistance | 4% | ||
To prevent deaths and allergic rxns | 1% | ||
Quality of poultry product | 7% | ||
Palatability | 5% | ||
Marketability | 2% | ||
To give time for the birds to utilize drug in their bodies | 1% | ||
Do you know any health implication associated with consuming animal products contaminated with antimicrobial residues? (n = 156) | |||
Yes | 49% | ||
No | 51% | ||
If yes, which ones (Health implications)? (n = 76) | |||
Toxicity to Human being | 34% | ||
Allergies | 58% | ||
Resistance to antimicrobial drugs | 6% | ||
Lack of market | 1% | ||
Diarrhea | 49% | ||
Unpalatability | 1% | ||