Do animal health models meet the needs of organic and conventional dairy farmers in Spain and the UK on disease prevention?
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Publication date
2021-12-23ISSN
2451-943X
Abstract
Modelling plays an important role in assessing disease risks and the efficacy of preventative actions. However, the extent to which existing models meet the needs of different groups of dairy farmers around disease prevention is unclear. A questionnaire gathered information on disease prevention actions undertaken by organic and conventional dairy farmers in Spain and the UK, and on their information preferences and needs in relation to such actions. A systematic review of animal health modelling articles was undertaken to compare the expressed needs of dairy farmers for information on disease prevention, with the focus and outputs of existing models. Farmer groups differed in needs when planning disease prevention interventions. Most farmers sourced animal health information from veterinarians. Farmers preferred to use practical experience to judge the efficacy of change. To fulfil the expressed needs of dairy farmers, models need to address specific farming contexts and non-economic impacts of change.
Document Type
Article
Document version
Published version
Language
English
Subject (CDU)
636 - Animal husbandry and breeding in general. Livestock rearing. Breeding of domestic animals
Pages
10
Publisher
Elsevier
Is part of
Veterinary and Animal Science
Citation
Blanco-Penedo, Isabel, Ruth Wonfor, and Richard P. Kipling. 2022. "Do Animal Health Models Meet The Needs Of Organic And Conventional Dairy Farmers In Spain And The UK On Disease Prevention?". Veterinary And Animal Science 15: 100226. doi:10.1016/j.vas.2021.100226.
Program
Benestar Animal
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