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
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