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Labelling and quality of antimicrobial products used in chicken flocks in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam
- Source :
- Veterinary Medicine and Science, Veterinary Medicine and Science, Vol 5, Iss 4, Pp 512-516 (2019)
- Publication Year :
- 2020
- Publisher :
- Wiley, 2020.
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Abstract
- Background The Mekong Delta of Vietnam is a hotspot of antimicrobial use (AMU), but there is no information on the quality of the labelling and strength of antimicrobial products used in poultry production. Methods Based on a large random sample of farms, we identified the 20 most used antimicrobial products in the area, and investigated their antimicrobial active ingredient (AAI) content by UPLC‐MS/MS (91 analytical tests). Results Only 17/59 (28.8%) batches contained all AAIs within 10% of the declared strength. Worryingly, 65.0% products provided in their label preparation guidelines for both therapeutic and prophylactic use. Withdrawal times for both meat and eggs were stated in 8/20 (40%) products. Conclusion Results highlight deficiencies in quality and labelling contents that undermine authorities’ efforts to discourage inappropriate use of antimicrobials.<br />We analysed the quality (strength) and labelling of 20 most commonly used antimicrobial products from a large representative survey of chicken farms in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. The study identified a large proportion of products (71.9%) containing quantities of active ingredient outside the permitted range, as well while 65% of these products explicitly advised on prophylactic use (i.e. to prevent disease).
Details
- Language :
- English
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Veterinary Medicine and Science, Veterinary Medicine and Science, Vol 5, Iss 4, Pp 512-516 (2019)
- Accession number :
- edsair.pmid.dedup....5bdd6c0ac3562bfce325b1f2cd6fd0c4
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.189