Accessing the behavior and awareness of veterinary professionals towards antimicrobials use and antimicrobial resistance in Indian district

The study reveals that veterinary professionals in Rajasthan, India, are not fully aware of Antimicrobial Use (AMU) and AMR. The research found that 53.8% of veterinarians and 25.8% of para-veterinarians fail to inform farmers about antibiotic withdrawal periods, engage less in evidence-based prescription, and provide less advice on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (ABST). Both groups prefer critically important antibiotics for prescription, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to reduce AMR’s growth in the region.