Belete, Bizuayehu
Bacha, Belachew
Hymete, Ariaya
Ashenef, Ayenew
Funding for this research was provided by:
Addis Ababa University (Graduate thesis support)
Article History
Received: 11 June 2025
Accepted: 7 November 2025
First Online: 29 November 2025
Declarations
: All authors have read, understood, and complied as applicable with the statement on “Ethical Responsibilities of Authors” as found in the Instructions for Authors.
: The study had been approved by the Ethical Review Board of the School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, referenced as ERB/SOP/631/17/2024. Farmers gave oral consent to collect the milk samples and were monetarily compensated for the samples at the price rate on the market. Oral consent was deemed appropriate by the ERB due to the noninvasive nature of milk sampling and was followed by financial compensation.
: Not applicable as the study does not involve human participants or identifiable personal data.
: The authors declare no competing interests.