Pattern of antibiotic usage in the farms.

Table 4: Pattern of antibiotic usage in the farms.

Variables		Frequencies	Percentage
Use of Antimicrobial Agent on Farm	Yes	60	100
Source of Information About Antimicrobial Agent Used	Veterinary doctor	24	40.0
	By self	17	28.3
	Animal health workers	11	18.3
	Through the seller	6	10.0
	Through a friend	2	3.3
Reason for Antimicrobial Usage	To prevent and treat disease	38	63.3
	To prevent diseases	16	26.7
	To treat diseases	2	3.3
	Promote growth of birds	2	3.3
	To prevent, treat and promote growth	2	3.3
Method of Administration to Poultry	Through water	50	83.3
	Through water and injection	4	6.7
	Through water and food	3	5.0
	Through injection	2	3.3
	Through water, food and injection	1	1.7
Compliance with Withdrawal Period	Yes	51	85.0
Compliance with Withdrawal Period	No	9	15.0
Frequency of Use of Antimicrobial Agent	Daily-once a week	23	38.3
	Once in two weeks- once a month	18	30.0
	When they are sick	12	20.0
	Others	7	11.7