Anthelmintic Resistance in Livestock Farming: Challenges and Perceptions of Farmers and Veterinarians
Anthelmintic resistance in livestock is a growing concern worldwide, with significant implications for animal health and agricultural productivity. This study explores the perceptions of veterinarians and farmers in Bosnia and Herzegovina regarding the factors contributing to anthelmintic resistance...
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| author | Naida Kapo Adis Softić Teufik Goletić Šejla Goletić Aleksandar Cvetkovikj Jasmin Omeragić |
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| description | Anthelmintic resistance in livestock is a growing concern worldwide, with significant implications for animal health and agricultural productivity. This study explores the perceptions of veterinarians and farmers in Bosnia and Herzegovina regarding the factors contributing to anthelmintic resistance in <i>Haemonchus contortus</i> nematodes. Data were collected through structured questionnaires completed by 106 veterinarians and 188 farmers in 2022 and 2023. The analysis focused on self-reported therapeutic practices, farm management and environmental variables. Logistic regression, including Firth’s penalized approach, was used to assess associations between these perceived factors and the reported occurrence of resistance. Notably, combination anthelmintic treatments were perceived as a significant risk factor (OR > 49.3), while higher altitude was seen as potentially protective (OR = 0.10). Routine prophylactic deworming was associated with an increased likelihood of perceived resistance (OR = 173.7), whereas staying informed about newly registered products was perceived as protective (OR = 0.34). Although the findings are based on the self-reported perceptions and practices of veterinarians and farmers, they align with globally recognized trends and offer the first structured insights into factors perceived to contribute to anthelmintic resistance in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This study underscores the importance of awareness and responsible anthelmintic use and the need for improved diagnostics and ongoing education to combat anthelmintic resistance. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1d80a25f3dbf419fbc6bb97a72e84bf52025-07-25T13:32:45ZengMDPI AGPathogens2076-08172025-06-0114764910.3390/pathogens14070649Anthelmintic Resistance in Livestock Farming: Challenges and Perceptions of Farmers and VeterinariansNaida Kapo0Adis Softić1Teufik Goletić2Šejla Goletić3Aleksandar Cvetkovikj4Jasmin Omeragić5University of Sarajevo-Veterinary Faculty, Zmaja od Bosne 90, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaUniversity of Sarajevo-Veterinary Faculty, Zmaja od Bosne 90, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaUniversity of Sarajevo-Veterinary Faculty, Zmaja od Bosne 90, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaUniversity of Sarajevo-Veterinary Faculty, Zmaja od Bosne 90, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaFaculty of Veterinary Medicine Skopje, National Veterinary and Food Institute, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, 1000 Skopje, North MacedoniaUniversity of Sarajevo-Veterinary Faculty, Zmaja od Bosne 90, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaAnthelmintic resistance in livestock is a growing concern worldwide, with significant implications for animal health and agricultural productivity. This study explores the perceptions of veterinarians and farmers in Bosnia and Herzegovina regarding the factors contributing to anthelmintic resistance in <i>Haemonchus contortus</i> nematodes. Data were collected through structured questionnaires completed by 106 veterinarians and 188 farmers in 2022 and 2023. The analysis focused on self-reported therapeutic practices, farm management and environmental variables. Logistic regression, including Firth’s penalized approach, was used to assess associations between these perceived factors and the reported occurrence of resistance. Notably, combination anthelmintic treatments were perceived as a significant risk factor (OR > 49.3), while higher altitude was seen as potentially protective (OR = 0.10). Routine prophylactic deworming was associated with an increased likelihood of perceived resistance (OR = 173.7), whereas staying informed about newly registered products was perceived as protective (OR = 0.34). Although the findings are based on the self-reported perceptions and practices of veterinarians and farmers, they align with globally recognized trends and offer the first structured insights into factors perceived to contribute to anthelmintic resistance in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This study underscores the importance of awareness and responsible anthelmintic use and the need for improved diagnostics and ongoing education to combat anthelmintic resistance.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/14/7/649self-reported dataquestionnaireanthelmintic resistancefarmersveterinariansparasite control |
| spellingShingle | Naida Kapo Adis Softić Teufik Goletić Šejla Goletić Aleksandar Cvetkovikj Jasmin Omeragić Anthelmintic Resistance in Livestock Farming: Challenges and Perceptions of Farmers and Veterinarians Pathogens self-reported data questionnaire anthelmintic resistance farmers veterinarians parasite control |
| title | Anthelmintic Resistance in Livestock Farming: Challenges and Perceptions of Farmers and Veterinarians |
| title_full | Anthelmintic Resistance in Livestock Farming: Challenges and Perceptions of Farmers and Veterinarians |
| title_fullStr | Anthelmintic Resistance in Livestock Farming: Challenges and Perceptions of Farmers and Veterinarians |
| title_full_unstemmed | Anthelmintic Resistance in Livestock Farming: Challenges and Perceptions of Farmers and Veterinarians |
| title_short | Anthelmintic Resistance in Livestock Farming: Challenges and Perceptions of Farmers and Veterinarians |
| title_sort | anthelmintic resistance in livestock farming challenges and perceptions of farmers and veterinarians |
| topic | self-reported data questionnaire anthelmintic resistance farmers veterinarians parasite control |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/14/7/649 |
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