CONSUMERS' INFORMATION AWARENESS ON VETERINARY DRUG RESIDUES IN BROILER CHICKEN FOR HEALTHY CONSUMPTION IN SABON GARI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
CONSUMERS' INFORMATION AWARENESS ON VETERINARY DRUG RESIDUES IN BROILER CHICKEN FOR HEALTHY CONSUMPTION IN SABON GARI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
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Date
2026
Authors
YUSUF Abdulsalam
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Library and Information Management Forum Vol. 28. No. 1 2026
Abstract
The study investigated consumers' information awareness on veterinary drug residues in
broiler chicken for healthy consumption in Sabon Gari Local Government Area. To achieve
the objectives of this study three objectives were set, focusing on the information valued by
consumers, their level of awareness about drug residues, and challenges in seeking
information. The study emphasizes the need for timely, relevant, and accurate consumer
information to facilitate healthier consumption and informed decision-making. This study
adopts a quantitative methodology, the cross-sectional survey research design was used. The
population comprises of 427, 869 within the Sabon Gari Local Government Area. A sample
size of 384 respondents was selected using simple random sampling. Data was collected
through hard copy questionnaires, and statistical analysis was used to present the findings in
terms of percentages, frequency counts, and means. Findings revealed that consumers value
information on broiler chicken size, consumers’ value information on health effects of
veterinary drug residues, and consumers’ value information on broiler chicken nutrient
content. While some certain percentage of respondents’ express awareness of the use of
veterinary drugs in broiler chicken production and their potential harm to consumers, a higher
percentage of respondents expresses lack of awareness regarding drug residues in meat and
associated illnesses. The study concluded that lack of consumers' information awareness on
veterinary drug residues can be addressed by providing timely and accurate information to
consumers prior to or at the point of purchase to ensure healthy consumption of broiler
chickens. It is therefore recommended that Information professionals should spearhead
consumer education initiatives highlighting the significance of information in making informed
choices about broiler chicken. An awareness campaigns aimed at enhancing consumers'
comprehension of veterinary drug residues in broiler chicken should be orchestrated by
Information professionals, strengthening information access challenges.
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