Common Pathogens Associated with Poultry Production in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State
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| author | Okoye MC Okonkwo JC Mba Anthonia Nkiruka Ogu CT Okonkwo IF |
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| contents | <p><strong><span>Abstract</span></strong><strong><span>—</span></strong><span> </span><span>The worldwide poultry production is continually intensifying with progressively more challenges due to pathogens; hence it is crucial to ensure the bio-safety of the poultry farms and poultry products. This research was therefore designed to isolate and characterize the common pathogens associated with poultry production in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. In addition, sensitivity tests were carried out to proffer solution to farmers in this area. Thirty fecal samples were collected from poultry farms in three towns in the study area using systematic random sampling. Standard microbiological techniques were employed to cultivate, isolate and characterize pathogens from each town. The study revealed the presence of various pathogenic bacteria including Salmonella spp, Escherichia coli, </span><span>Shigella spp, Streptococcal spp <span>and Staphylococcus aureus. The antimicrobial susceptibility testing of the isolated pathogens was conducted to determine their sensitivity to commonly used antibiotics. Some </span>of these pathogens were resistant to common antibiotics often used by farmers indicating subnormal applications. The study therefore underscores the urgent need for the government to detail Extension Agents to <span>Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State</span> in order to educate the poultry farmers on proper use of antibiotics. Again, since most of these isolates are zoonotic, caution should be applied in consumption of animal products from this area. The use of alternative bio security measures such as herbs are recommended in order to mitigate the imminent danger of using antibiotics. </span></p> |
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| spellingShingle | Common Pathogens Associated with Poultry Production in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State Okoye MC Okonkwo JC Mba Anthonia Nkiruka Ogu CT Okonkwo IF Antibiotic Resistant Bacterial Isolates Pathogens Zoonotic Disease <p><strong><span>Abstract</span></strong><strong><span>—</span></strong><span> </span><span>The worldwide poultry production is continually intensifying with progressively more challenges due to pathogens; hence it is crucial to ensure the bio-safety of the poultry farms and poultry products. This research was therefore designed to isolate and characterize the common pathogens associated with poultry production in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. In addition, sensitivity tests were carried out to proffer solution to farmers in this area. Thirty fecal samples were collected from poultry farms in three towns in the study area using systematic random sampling. Standard microbiological techniques were employed to cultivate, isolate and characterize pathogens from each town. The study revealed the presence of various pathogenic bacteria including Salmonella spp, Escherichia coli, </span><span>Shigella spp, Streptococcal spp <span>and Staphylococcus aureus. The antimicrobial susceptibility testing of the isolated pathogens was conducted to determine their sensitivity to commonly used antibiotics. Some </span>of these pathogens were resistant to common antibiotics often used by farmers indicating subnormal applications. The study therefore underscores the urgent need for the government to detail Extension Agents to <span>Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State</span> in order to educate the poultry farmers on proper use of antibiotics. Again, since most of these isolates are zoonotic, caution should be applied in consumption of animal products from this area. The use of alternative bio security measures such as herbs are recommended in order to mitigate the imminent danger of using antibiotics. </span></p> |
| title | Common Pathogens Associated with Poultry Production in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State |
| topic | Antibiotic Resistant Bacterial Isolates Pathogens Zoonotic Disease |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15105927 |