Influence on the implementation of biosecurity measures in dairy cattle farms: Communication between veterinarians and dairy farmers
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Author
Moya, Sebastián
Chan, Kin Wing (Ray)
Hinchliffe, Stephen
Buller, Henry
Espluga, Josep
Benavides, Bibiana
Diéguez, F. Javier
Yus, Eduardo
Ciaravino, Giovanna
Casal, Jordi
Tirado, Francisco
Allepuz, Alberto
Publication date
2021-03-18ISSN
0167-5877
Abstract
This study was carried out in two regions in Spain (Catalonia and Galicia) through eight focus groups; four for dairy farmers and four for veterinarians. The results showed that dairy farmers and veterinarians attributed responsibility to one another for not following biosecurity practices. The study brings to light contradictions among veterinarians and certain individual veterinary practices that participated in the study, which lead to doubt and confusion on the part of dairy farmers. Distinct perceptions were also identified of the role that government authorities should play in relation both to training and sanctions as a means of improving biosecurity on dairy farms. Additionally, the participants expressed varying opinions as to whether biosecurity measures ought to be made mandatory or remain voluntary. Results from this study highlight the need to promote initiatives through which distinct stakeholders such as veterinarians, government authorities, and dairy farmers can develop consensus-based messages on the implementation of biosecurity practices.
Document Type
Article
Document version
Accepted version
Language
English
Subject (CDU)
619 - Veterinary science
Pages
38
Publisher
Elsevier
Is part of
Preventive Veterinary Medicine
Citation
Moya, Sebastián, Kin Wing (Ray) Chan, Stephen Hinchliffe, Henry Buller, Josep Espluga, Bibiana Benavides, and F. Javier Diéguez et al. 2021. "Influence On The Implementation Of Biosecurity Measures In Dairy Cattle Farms: Communication Between Veterinarians And Dairy Farmers". Preventive Veterinary Medicine 190: 105329. doi:10.1016/j.prevetmed.2021.105329.
Grant agreement number
MINECO-FEDER/Programa Estatal de I + D + I orientada a los retos de la sociedad/AGL2016-77269-C2-1-R/ES/La bioseguridad en las granjas de bovino: análisis de riesgo de la entrada de infecciones en función de la bioseguridad y aspectos sociológicos y psicológicos/
MINECO-FEDER/Programa Estatal de I + D + I orientada a los retos de la sociedad/AGL2016-77269-C2-2-R/ES/La bioseguridad en las granjas bovino: caracterización de medidas de bioseguridad y aspectos sociológicos y psicológicos que influyen en su aplicación/
Program
Sanitat Animal
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