Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on AMR among small scale broiler farmers in Copperbelt Province, Zambia

This poster, originally presented at the 2024 ReAct Africa and South Centre Conference, shares preliminary results from a KAP survey conducted involving small scale broiler farmers. The farmers were enrolled from those that would be participating in the planned intervention; introduction of Farmer Field Schools (FFS).

The KAP was conducted on 114 small scale farmers based in the Copperbelt province, of which 46% were from Kitwe and 54% from Ndola district. The survey revealed that:

• although most of the farmers were knowledgeable about antibiotics most of them did not understand what antimicrobial resistance was nor did they fully comprehend the consequences of their practices on the spread of AMR.
• most farmers had good management practices and positive attitudes towards consultation of veterinary personnel.
• There is a need for deliberate engagement of farmers to ensure their practices regarding use of antibiotics is overseen by veterinary personnel.
• agro-veterinary shops sell antibiotics without prescription which is against regulations