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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Data de publicació
2021-12-23ISSN
2451-943X
Resum
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.
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Article
Versió del document
Versió publicada
Llengua
English
Matèries (CDU)
636 - Explotació i cria d'animals. Cria del bestiar i d'animals domèstics
Pàgines
10
Publicat per
Elsevier
Publicat a
Veterinary and Animal Science
Citació
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.
Programa
Benestar Animal
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