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Table 3 Sources of drugs and knowledge on indications and adherence to the indications

From: A cross-sectional study on the use and misuse of trypanocides in selected pastoral and agropastoral areas of eastern and northeastern Tanzania

Question

Response

Korogwe (%)a

Pangani (%)a

Mvomero (%)a

Drug availabilityb

Veterinary pharmacies

35

100

14

Veterinary professional

0

0

1

Livestock auction market

30

0

3

Veterinary pharmacies & livestock markets

35

0

81

Withdrawal period if knownc

Yes

60

85

70

No

40

15

30

Products from treated animald

Thrown away

15

47

26

Used for human consumption

80

32

72

Consumed by other animals

5

21

2

Reason for not observing withdrawal periode

Unaware of risks to be encountered

100

25

85

Avoiding economic loss

0

75

15

  1. aPercentage distribution of interviewees’ responses in Korogwe, Pangani and Mvomero for each question asked
  2. bWhat was the source of the drugs
  3. cRespondents knowledge on drugs withdrawal period
  4. dHow the products from treated animals were handled
  5. eAny reason for not observing withdrawal period