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Antimicrobial stewardship in poultry farms: Farmers' knowledge, awareness, and practices in Sri Lanka from a One Health perspective.

The emergence of antimicrobial resistance in poultry farms is a health risk to both animals and humans. Therefore, understanding the patterns of antibiotic use in poultry production is crucial. This study aimed to assess knowledge, awareness, and practices in antibiotic use among poultry farmers in selected areas in the Northwestern Province, in Sri Lanka, which hosts the highest density of poultry farms in the country. A cross-sectional study was conducted, gaining 139 responses via an interviewer-administered questionnaire-based survey. The study revealed a lack of veterinary oversight in an…

Decision-making structure and nudges for Japanese pig farmers to implement biosecurity measures against classical swine fever outbreaks.

INTRODUCTION: This study evaluated the decision-making structure that influence pig farmers to implement biosecurity measures to prevent classical swine fever (CSF) outbreaks and identified sociological factors affecting implementation in order to explore effective intervention strategies. METHODS: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among pig farmers in Japan to collect data on farm and farmer characteristics, the implementation of biosecurity measures, and farmers' awareness of and motivation to carry out such measures. Questionnaires were distributed to 516 farms across 15…

Paddy Farmers' Perspectives on Foot Care, their Modalities for Prevention of Foot Injuries- A Community-based Qualitative Study.

INTRODUCTION: Occupational disorders are the causes of lost workdays, inefficient performance by workers, and medical costs. This study was done to explore the understanding and perspectives of paddy farmers on foot care and their preventive strategies. METHODS: In-depth interviews (IDI) using a semi-structured IDI guide were conducted among the experienced (40 years and above) paddy farmers over two months. A total of 15 farmers were interviewed, and then a qualitative content analysis was done using ATLAS.ti. An inductive approach was taken. RESULTS: In-depth interviews showed three themes…

Assessment of farmers' knowledge, attitude, practices (KAP) and effectiveness of anti-parasitic drug against buffalo louse, Haematopinus tuberculatus.

Lice infestations in water buffaloes can lead to decreased weight gain, reduced milk production and damage to the animals' skin and hair. In addition to causing skin irritation, anorexia, restlessness and, in severe cases, anaemia, lice infestations can spread infectious diseases, including anaplasmosis. In this study, 1000 buffaloes were examined for louse infestation, and 543 buffaloes tested positive for Haematopinus tuberculatus, showing a 54.30% overall prevalence. The face-to-face interviews of 125 respondents showed positive attitudes of 85.60% respondents towards lice control and 64.8%

Neospora caninum in pigs and pig farmers in India: Examining the prevalence, immunodominant antigens and associated risk factors.

Neospora caninum, a protozoan parasite, is a major cause of reproductive failure in cattle and affects reproductive efficiency in pigs worldwide. Due to the limited data on N. caninum infection in pigs and humans in India, this study aims to investigate the prevalence of N. caninum in slaughtered pigs and among pig farmers, as well as to identify the factors that contribute to the infection. Additionally, we determined the major antigens that trigger antibody development in seropositive subjects. A total of 403 slaughtered pigs and 103 pig farmers were screened for N. caninum antibodies and pa…

Sun Safety Knowledge, Practices, and Attitudes in the West of Iranian Farmers in 2024: A Cross-Sectional Study.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Due to the high risk of skin cancer from sun exposure in farmers, understanding their awareness of preventive behaviors is critical. Therefore, this study aimed to determine awareness, attitudes, and practices regarding skin cancer prevention among Iranian farmers. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted using a valid questionnaire with 336 farmers randomly selected from villages in Kurdistan Province, Iran. To be eligible for the study, participants had to be 18 years of age or older and currently working on a farm in the study region. RESULTS: The mean age ye…

Cattle Schistosomiasis With Farmers' Practice Regarding the Prevention and Control of Zoonotic Trematodes in Maya City, Eastern Ethiopia.

In developing countries like Ethiopia, zoonotic trematodes have a significant economic impact on the animal and public health sectors. To determine the prevalence of cattle schistosomiasis with farmers' practices toward the prevention and control of zoonotic trematodes, a cross-sectional study was conducted among 423 cattle and 120 farmers in Maya City between October 2023 and May 2024 using simple random sampling. Out of 423 cattle, 78 (18.44%, 95% CI 15.01-22.44) were positive for schistosomiasis. For crossbred cattle (OR: 0.32, 95% CI: 0.14-0.73), old age (OR: 3.64, 95% CI: 1.74-7.63), poor…

The impact of fintech development on the entrepreneurial behavior of farmers: evidence from the China Household Finance Survey.

Fintech is disrupting the traditional financial models with the power of technology. Will it solve the problems faced by farmers in starting their own businesses and stimulate the vitality of rural entrepreneurship? In this paper, we focus on the impact of fintech development on the entrepreneurial behavior of farmers in China. First, we theoretically analyze the effects of fintech development on the entrepreneurial behavior of farmers and put forward the corresponding theoretical hypotheses. Second, using data from Baidu search index and the China Household Finance Survey (CHFS), we employ a …

Compounding impacts of COVID-19, cyclone and price crash on vanilla farmers' food security and natural resource use.

The intersection of the COVID-19 pandemic with other crises can amplify vulnerabilities and push communities further into poverty. In low-income countries, the dual impacts of COVID-19 and extreme weather events, along with multidimensional poverty and structural vulnerabilities in agriculture can decimate farmer livelihoods. This study aims to understand the effects of individual and compounding crises (COVID-19, cyclones, and vanilla price collapse) on smallholder vanilla farmers and local coping strategies in Madagascar, one of the world's largest vanilla producers and poorest countries. We…

Genetic instability in farmers using pesticides: A study in Brazil with analysis combining alkaline comet and micronucleus assays.

The use of pesticides to prevent and control pests also increases food production. Pesticides are widely used by contemporary farmers, especially in Brazil, where the economy is based on agriculture. The objective of this study was to evaluate the genotoxic potential of pesticide use in rural workers in Maringá, Paraná, Brazil. DNA damage in whole blood cells was measured by the comet assay, while the frequency of cell types, abnormalities, and nuclear damage was estimated using the buccal micronucleus cytome assay. Samples of buccal mucosa were collected from 50 male volunteers (27 not expose…

Farmers' valuation and willingness to pay for vaccines to protect livestock resources against priority infectious diseases in Ghana.

INTRODUCTION: Livestock vaccination coverage rates remain low in many lower and middle income countries despite effective vaccines being commonly available. Consequently, many preventable infectious livestock diseases remain highly prevalent, causing significant animal mortalities and threatening farmers' livelihood and food security. This study sought to assess farmers' maximum willingness to pay (WTP) for contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP), and peste-des-petits-ruminants (PPR) vaccination of cattle, and sheep and goats, respectively. METHODS: Overall, 350 ruminant livestock farmers we…

Evaluation of knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding neosporosis and toxoplasmosis among farmers and animal health practitioners in Namibia.

This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes and practices of livestock farmers in Namibia's Khomas region and animal health practitioners (veterinarians and animal health technicians) in the whole country concerning neosporosis and toxoplasmosis. Structured questionnaires were used, and a total of 63 farmers and 51 animal health practitioners responded out of an estimated 560 farmers in the Khomas region and 300 veterinarians and veterinary technicians in the country. Only 15.9% of the livestock farmers (n = 63) had heard about neosporosis or toxoplasmosis or knew how animals get infected (p …

Pesticide residues on children's hands, home indoor surfaces, and drinking water among conventional and organic farmers in Thailand.

This study measured pesticide levels on children's hands, home indoor surfaces, and drinking water among Thai conventional and organic farm families in three provinces. Farm families in Nakhonsawan and Phitsanulok provinces were the conventional farmers and those in Yasothon province were the organic farmers. Samples were collected in the dry and wet seasons over 2 years (2017 and 2018). All samples were analyzed for organophosphates (OPs), carbamate, pyrethroid, triazines, glyphosate, and aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA). On children's hands, the highest concentrations for the 2 palmar surfa…

Оценка знаний, отношения и практики фермеров животноводства в отдельных районах Малави в отношении " лихорадки долины Рифт " .

лихорадка Рифт-Вэлли (RVF) — вирусный зооноз, передаваемый через комары, о случаях которого не сообщается в эндемических районах без активного наблюдения. Информация о знании, отношении и практике ФРП среди животноводов в Малави по-прежнему носит спекулятивный характер. В восьми округах Малави было проведено перекрестное обследование с использованием полуструктурированного вопросника (n = 400), с тем чтобы получить информацию о знаниях, подходах и практике управления (KAP) в отношении PVF. Средний показатель КАП был рассчитан на основе общих оценок знаний, отношения и практики, а затем оценен.

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Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a mosquito-borne viral zoonosis whose cases go unreported in endemic areas without active surveillance. Information on the knowledge, attitude, and practice of RVF among livestock farmers remains speculative in Malawi. A cross-section survey using a semi-structured questionnaire (n = 400) was conducted in eight districts of Malawi …

What drives small-scale farmers to vaccinate their multiple livestock species animals against common infectious diseases in Myanmar?

Livestock rearing is an important income source for small-scale farmers in Myanmar, but Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Newcastle disease (ND) are major constraints to livestock production. A study was conducted to identify perceptions of farmers about FMD and ND disease risks and perceptions about vaccination practices by using the modified health belief model. The majority of livestock farmers (>70%) reported that they were aware of the risk and impact of FMD and ND and were willing to vaccinate their livestock (>60%). Focusing on three main livestock farmer groups, about 17.0% of cattle, 1…

A Survey of Priority Livestock Diseases and Laboratory Diagnostic Needs of Animal Health Professionals and Farmers in Uganda.

Background: Despite the investments made in veterinary diagnostic laboratory service delivery in Uganda, the scope and level of utilization remains low. This study aimed to determine the priority livestock diseases for which farmers and animal health professionals require veterinary diagnostic laboratory services, document the perceptions and opinions of key stakeholders on veterinary diagnostic laboratory services, and determine the factors that influence the delivery and utilization of animal disease diagnostic services in Uganda. Methods: A qualitative study approach involving a survey and …

Farmers' Willingness to Participate in Agricultural Product Safety Cogovernance and Self-Governance in Jiangsu, China: A Gender Perspective.

ABSTRACT: Over the past two decades, the issues of quality and safety of agricultural products have attracted widespread attention in the People's Republic of China. The purpose of this study was to understand factors that influence farmers' willingness to participate in agricultural product safety cogovernance and self-governance based on a survey of farmers in Jiangsu Province, China. The results show that farmers' willingness to participate in the cogovernance and self-governance of agricultural product safety must be further improved. Among the sampled farmers, 28.93% consider that other f…

Evaluation of the Effects of Agro Pesticides Use on Liver and Kidney Function in Farmers from Buea, Cameroon.

Agro pesticides are increasingly used worldwide to increase crop production. However, health hazards resulting from human exposure to these chemicals, especially from agricultural areas of developing countries have been a growing concern. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of occupational exposure to agro pesticides on the health of farmers in the Buea subdivision, which is one of the major agrarian areas in Cameroon. The study was transversal and involved 90 participants including 58 farmers using pesticides and a reference population of 32 men not involved in occupational…

Health Indicators of a Cohort of Midwest Farmers: Health Outcomes of Participants in the Certified Safe Farm Program.

Occupational illness, injury, and fatality rates for those working in production agriculture are higher than in any other industry. A potent … program aimed to reduce occupational health and safety hazards and to promote general health among farmers. Prior publications have described CSF program efforts to reduce hazardous exposures, disabling injuries, organic dust toxic syndrome, occupational health-care costs, and to increase positive occupational health behaviors. This paper reports on the …

Farmers' knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of pesticide use in apple farms of northern Iran: impact on safety behavior.

Farmers' knowledge of pesticide use as well as their attitudes and perceptions concerning risks and safety play a crucial role in safe spraying operations in farms, but little is known for the inter-relationships among these variables and their impact on safety behavior. This study examined the levels of knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of pesticide use among apple farmers (n = 200) of Meshkinshahr County, Iran. All farmers used fungicides in their farms. On a scale from 1 to 5, the mean scores of knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions were 3.66 ± 0.77, 3.36 ± 0.59, and 4.37 ± 0.42, respec…