A recent update on the use of antimicrobials for animal health in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Research (Published online: 13-08-2023)

3. A recent update on the use of antimicrobials for animal health in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Agustina Dwi Wijayant, Antasiswa Windraningyas Rosetyadew, Anggi Muhtar Pratama, Aria Ika Septana, Dwi Cahyo Budi Setyawan, and Ida Fitriana

International Journal of One Health, 9(2): 67-73

Agustina Dwi Wijayant: Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Antasiswa Windraningyas Rosetyadew: Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Anggi Muhtar Pratama: Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Aria Ika Septana: Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Dwi Cahyo Budi Setyawan: Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Ida Fitriana: Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

doi: 10.14202/IJOH.2023.67-73

Article history: Received: 24-03-2023, Accepted: 16-06-2023, Published online: 13-08-2023

Corresponding author: Agustina Dwi Wijayanti

E-mail: tinabdy@ugm.ac.id

Citation: Wijayanti AD, Rosetyadewi AW, Pratama AM, Septana AI, Setyawan DCB, and Fitriana I (2023) A recent update on the use of antimicrobials for animal health in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Int. J. One Health, 9(2): 67-73.

Abstract

Background and Aim: Animal antimicrobials must be studied to determine if they have the same types, norms of use, and resistance patterns as those used in humans. This study aimed to facilitate the analysis of data on the use of antimicrobials in veterinary medicine and to aid in developing a strategy to prevent the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in humans and animals.

Materials and Methods: Data were obtained through a survey of 101 veterinarians working in animal clinics and independent practice in five regencies of Yogyakarta province.

Results: Both of the antibiotics, antiparasitic (78.6%) and, antiseptic and disinfectant (68.0%), and antifungal (31.1%) were the most frequently used types of antimicrobials, while antivirals were the least used (9.7%). The most often treated animals with antimicrobials are pets (37%), followed by large and small livestock (30%), poultry (15%), and exotic animals (14%). Of the respondents, 89% were aware of the factors contributing to AMR, but only 47% monitored developments and expanded their understanding of AMR. The most common antibiotic classes were penicillin (71), tetracyclines (50), sulfonamides (41), fluoroquinolones (31), and aminoglycosides (27).

Conclusion: All antimicrobials used in the animal health sector are also used in human medicine, which requires special consideration. This cross-use of antibiotics was a crucial factor in determining the cause of the spread of AMR between humans and animals.

Keywords: animal health, antimicrobial use, Yogyakarta.