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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Antibiotic Use and Resistance among Poultry Farmers in Nepal.

The abuse and misuse of antibiotics is one of the main drivers of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Globally, AMR in food-producing animals is a significant public health concern. This study, therefore, assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to antibiotic usage (AMU) and AMR among poultry farmers in Nepal. We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 605 poultry farmers from six districts of Nepal from May to June 2022 to assess the status of knowledge, attitude, as well as practices toward prudent antibiotic usage (AMU) and AMR. The majority of the participants in our study were f…

Bilateral peroneal nerve palsy due to prolonged squatting in farmers: clinical and electrophysiological outcome.

INTRODUCTION: Peroneal neuropathy is the most common mononeuropathy of the lower extremities. However, bilateral peroneal nerve palsy (BPNP) is extremely rare due to prolonged squatting. We aimed to evaluate the clinical-electrophysiological findings in patients with BPNP caused by long-term squatting for cotton harvesting in our region. METHODS: Eight patients (16 limbs), admitted to our center between February 2018 and March 2021 with bilateral foot drop after prolonged squatting, were included in our study. The clinical and electrophysiological findings were re-evaluated six months later.

Recall of exposure in UK farmers and pesticide applicators: trends with follow-up time.

BACKGROUND: Occupational epidemiological studies on pesticide use commonly rely on self-reported questionnaire or interview data to assess exposure. Insight into recall accuracy is important, as misclassification of exposures due to imperfect recall can bias risk estimates. METHODS: We assessed the ability of workers in three UK cohorts (Prospective Investigation of Pesticide Applicators' Health [PIPAH], Pesticide Users' Health Study [PUHS], and Study of Health in Agricultural Work [SHAW]) to remember their working history related to pesticide exposure over time periods ranging from 3 to 14 y

Traditional farmers' pig trait preferences and awareness levels toward reproductive biotechnology application in Zambia.

OBJECTIVE: This study assessed traditional farmers' preferences for indigenous pigs and their awareness levels toward reproductive biotechnology. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional, descriptive study employed a mixed-methods concurrent triangulation design with a pragmatic approach. For quantitative data collection, a randomly selected sample size of 622 respondents was interviewed using a structured questionnaire. A semi-structured interview guide was used in seven focus group discussions (FGDs) for qualitative data. For quantitative data, descriptive statistics were used to find ou…

Bootstrapping random forest and CHAID for prediction of white spot disease among shrimp farmers.

Technology is playing an important role is healthcare particularly as it relates to disease prevention and detection. This is evident in the COVID-19 era as different technologies were deployed to test, detect and track patients and ensure COVID-19 protocol compliance. The White Spot Disease (WSD) is a very contagious disease caused by virus. It is widespread among shrimp farmers due to its mode of transmission and source. Considering the growing concern about the severity of the disease, this study provides a predictive model for diagnosis and detection of WSD among shrimp farmers using visua…

Anthropometrics, Hemoglobin Status and Dietary Micronutrient Intake among Tanzanian and Mozambican Pigeon Pea Farmers.

Inadequate consumption of micronutrient-dense and protein-rich foods such as vegetables, legumes and meat is an important contributing cause for anemia and deficiencies of vitamin A and iron in rural communities of Tanzania and Mozambique. A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the nutritional status (anthropometrics and hemoglobin) and diets in particular micronutrient intake of female and male pigeon pea farmers from Lindi, Tanzania, and Gurué, the Zambézia province of Mozambique. A total of 1526 farmers (669 from Tanzania, 857 from Mozambique) were studied, of whom 16% were overwei…

Q Профилактика лихорадки: перспективы университетских специалистов в области животноводства и ветеринарных студентов, а также животноводов.

ЦЕЛЬ: изучение представлений учащихся ветеринарных и ветеринарных факультетов и фермеров животноводства о профилактике лихорадки Q. DESIGN: В марте-сентябре 2019 года среди участников было распространено онлайновое обследование с открытым вопросом с целью получения знаний и представления о профилактике лихорадки Q. Мы использовали тематический анализ для определения новых тем. СИТТИНГ: Зверские науки и ветеринарные студенты, зачисленные в Аделаидский университет и члены Скотоводства Южной Австралии, представляющие скотоводов, овец и козьих фермеров в Южной Австралии. УЧАСТНИКИ: В общей сложнос

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OBJECTIVE: To explore animal science and veterinary students' and livestock farmers' perceptions concerning Q fever prevention. DESIGN: An online survey with an open-ended question seeking knowledge and perceptions about Q fever prevention was distributed among participants during March-September 2019. We applied thematic analysis to identify emerging theme…

Accounting for farmers' control decisions in a model of pathogen spread through animal trade.

Accounting for individual decisions in mechanistic epidemiological models remains a challenge, especially for unregulated endemic animal diseases for which control is not compulsory. We propose a new integrative model by combining two sub-models. The first one for the dynamics of a livestock epidemic on a metapopulation network, grounded on demographic and animal trade data. The second one for farmers' behavior regarding the adoption of a control measure against the disease spread in their herd. The measure is specified as a protective vaccine with given economic implications, and the model is…

Knowledge and attitudes are important factors in farmers' choice of lamb tail docking length.

BACKGROUND: Tail docking is common practice in the sheep industry to prevent soiling of the breech and flystrike. To ensure optimal healing … and the surveys were analysed qualitatively and quantitatively. RESULTS: In total, 57 per cent of farmers were classed as docking tails short. Short tail docking appeared to be influenced by unawareness of the recommended length and docking at a length that shearers approve of. Other potential factors included lack of knowledge of negative health conseq …

Comparative Analysis of Pesticide Use Determinants Among Smallholder Farmers From Costa Rica and Uganda.

Pesticides are used globally in agriculture and pose a threat to the health of farmers, communities, and the environment. Smallholder farmers in low- and middle-income countries have generally a low socio-economic status and educational level. Consequently, they are particularly vulnerable to negative impacts of pesticides on their health, yields, or land. In a Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices study, we compared the pest management practices between a market-oriented farming system in Zarcero County, Costa Rica, and a subsistence-based farming system in Wakiso District, Uganda. We conducted …

Lifetime Pesticide Use and Antinuclear Antibodies in Male Farmers From the Agricultural Health Study.

Farming and pesticide use have been associated with systemic autoimmune diseases, and while certain organochlorine insecticides and other pesticides are suspected to influence risk, the role of specific pesticides in the development of systemic autoimmunity is not known. We measured serum antinuclear autoantibodies (ANA) by immunofluorescence on Hep-2 cells in 668 male farmers in the study of Biomarkers of Exposure and Effect in Agriculture (BEEA; 2010-2013), an Agricultural Health Study (AHS) subcohort. We examined ANA in relation to lifetime use of 46 pesticides first reported at AHS enrollm…

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Associated with Brucellosis among Small-Scale Goat Farmers in Thailand.

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to identify occupational risk factors for brucellosis among small scale goat farmers in Thailand. METHODS: To better understand farmers' knowledge, attitudes and practices associated with brucellosis we interviewed 51 farmers and tested 314 goats for Brucella melitensis. RESULTS: All serological samples tested negative for Brucella infection. Based on previous research and estimates provided from the Thai national brucellosis surveillance system, zero seropositivity was less than expected. Findings from interviews with farmers demonstrate that most respondents we…

Knowledge, attitude and practices relating to zoonotic diseases among livestock farmers in Punjab, India.

Zoonotic diseases cause significant health and economic impact in developing countries such as India. Many zoonotic diseases are prevalent in the livestock and as an occupational zoonosis in the livestock farmers in India. Lack of knowledge on the disease transmission, prevention and control measures is a potential high risk for the occurrence of zoonotic diseases in the livestock and its keepers in India. We conducted this study to understand knowledge, attitude and practices of livestock farmers regarding zoonoses. Five villages from each of the 22 districts of the state were conveniently se…

Insecticide Use and Breast Cancer Risk among Farmers' Wives in the Agricultural Health Study.

BACKGROUND: Some epidemiologic and laboratory studies suggest that insecticides are related to increased breast cancer risk, but the evidence is inconsistent. Women engaged in agricultural work or who reside in agricultural areas may experience appreciable exposures to a wide range of insecticides. OBJECTIVE: We examined associations between insecticide use and breast cancer incidence among wives of pesticide applicators (farmers) in the prospective Agricultural Health Study. METHODS: Farmers and their wives provided information on insecticide use, demographics, and reproductive history at e…

Prevalence of serological response to Borrelia burgdorferi in farmers from eastern and central Poland.

Lyme borreliosis (Lyme disease) caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato spirochete is the most common tick-borne infection manifested by a wide spectrum of clinical symptoms. In Poland, the preventive health care does not comprise individual farmers as it is practiced in foresters. The objective of this study was to evaluate the exposure of Polish farmers to infection with B. burgdorferi, based on serological screening test and epidemiological investigation. A total of 3,597 farmers were examined for the presence of B. burgdorferi antibodies, as well as interviewed regarding exposure to …

Opinion of Belgian Egg Farmers on Hen Welfare and Its Relationship with Housing Type.

As of 2012, the EU has banned the use of conventional cages (CC) for laying hens, causing a shift in housing systems. This study's aim was to gain insight into farmers' opinions on hen health and welfare in their current housing systems. A survey was sent to 218 Belgian egg farmers, of which 127 (58.3%) responded, with 84 still active as egg farmer. Hen welfare tended to be less important in choosing the housing system for farmers with cage than with non-cage systems. Respondents currently using cage systems were more satisfied with hen health than respondents with non-cage systems. Reported m…

[AIRBAg study: preliminary results after one year of screening for COPD in dairy farmers].

INTRODUCTION: The AIRBAg study screens for bronchial obstruction in dairy farmers. We present the preliminary results after one year. METHODS: A prospective screening study based on questionnaires and electronic mini-spirometry (Néo-6(®)) that includes a representative sample of dairy farmers from the departments of Morbihan and Île-et-Vilaine in Brittany. The dairy farmers had an occupational medicine appointment and, if they demonstrated at least one marker of possible bronchial obstruction (chronic cough, chronic bronchitis, dyspnoea, wheezing, FEV1/FEV6<0.8), they were referred to a pulmo…

Seroprevalence study of leptospirosis among rice farmers in khuzestan province, South west iran, 2012.

BACKGROUND: Leptospirosis as an emerging infectious disease is considered as an important public health problem worldwide. OBJECTIVES: The current study aimed to identify potential risks for leptospirosis among rice farmers in Khuzestan province, Iran. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out in Khuzestan, South west Iran, from October to December, 2012. Randomly selected participants were placed in two groups: Rice farmers as cases, and non-farmers as controls. Blood samples obtained from the participants were tested for IgM anti-leptospira antibodies using Serion ELISA…

[COPD in dairy farmers: screening, characterization and constitution of a cohort. The BALISTIC study].

BACKGROUND: A pilot study from our group suggests that the prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) among dairy farmers is higher than in the general population although dairy workers are less frequently smokers. OBJECTIVES AND METHODS: The study presented here aims at (i) determining the prevalence of COPD in a large and representative population of dairy farmers; (ii) characterizing these patients in terms of smoking habits, dyspnoea, quality of life, lung function, bronchial exhaled nitric oxide, systemic inflammation, arterial stiffness and exercise capacity; (iii) compa…

Pesticide use and adult-onset asthma among male farmers in the Agricultural Health Study.

Although specific pesticides have been associated with wheeze in farmers, little is known about pesticides and asthma. Data from 19,704 male farmers in the Agricultural Health Study were used to evaluate lifetime use of 48 pesticides and prevalent adult-onset asthma, defined as doctor-diagnosed asthma after the age of 20 yrs. Asthma cases were categorised as allergic (n = 127) and nonallergic (n = 314) based on their history of eczema or hay fever. Polytomous logistic regression, controlling for age, state, smoking and body mass, was used to assess pesticide associations. High pesticide exposu…