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Table 2 The total number of responses for the Yes/No questions used in the survey. Values in parenthesis are the percentage response

From: Evaluation of the proper use of medication available over the counter by subsistence and emerging farmers in Mbombela Municipality, South Africa

Question

Total Responses

No

Yes

Are you in full-time farming practice

314

110 (35.03%)

204 (64.97%)

Do you make use of a herdman for the care of your animals

321

135 (42.06%)

186 (57.94%)

Training in livestock production

314

259 (82.48%)

55 (17.52%)

It is easy to sell animals

302

217 (71.85%)

85 (28.15%)

Do you vaccinate your livestock

271

232 (85.61%)

39 (14.39%)

Do you calculate the dose by weighing animals

189

78 (41.27%)

111 (58.73%)

After treatment, can you slaughter immediately to eat the meat

287

273 (95.12%)

14 (4.88%)

How do you transport medication

 Thermal insulated container (cooler box)

87

63 (72.41%)

24 (27.59%)

 With an ice pack

206

31 (15.05%)

175 (84.95%)

How do you dispose of Medication

 Throw in dustbin

203

25 (12.32%)

178 (87.68%)

 Throw it in the field

74

66 (89.19%)

8 (10.81%)

 Used until finished

69

64 (92.75%)

5 (7.25%)

 Burn

73

59 (80.82%)

14 (19.18%)

 Do you own a smart phone

312

53 (16.99%)

259 (83.01%)

 Do you read any disease information online

72

65 (90.28%)

7 (9.72%)