Vet World Vol.16 January-2023 Article-15
Research Article
Veterinary World, 16(1): 126-133
https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2023.126-133
Dairy farmers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the brucellosis surveillance and control program in Bogor, Indonesia
2. Animal Biomedical Sciences Study Program, Postgraduate School, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia.
3. Department of Animal Disease and Veterinary Public Health, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia.
Background and Aim: Brucellosis is an infectious and zoonotic disease that affects people's health and the economy in most countries. Brucellosis is still prevalent in several Indonesian regions. This study aimed to analyze the correlation between the characteristics, knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of dairy farmers in Bogor District in supporting brucellosis control and surveillance programs.
Materials and Methods: The study was cross-sectional. Data were collected through interviews with 151 dairy farmers in Bogor Regency, West Java, Indonesia. The outcome is brucellosis surveillance and control practice among dairy farmers, and the variables include individual characteristics, knowledge, and attitudes toward brucellosis surveillance and control. Descriptive analysis and path analysis were used in statistical analysis.
Results: The majority of farmers' knowledge, attitudes and practices were moderate, with the percentages 67.55%, 60.92%, and 41.72% respectively. Formal education, training, and dairy rising length are variables that have a direct and significant impact on knowledge level. Knowledge is the variable that influences the overall level of attitude. Age, knowledge, and attitude are factors that influence the practice of brucellosis surveillance and control.
Conclusion: Although the practice level of brucellosis surveillance and control for dairy farmers in Bogor Regency is moderate, efforts to improve it are still required. The basic effort is critical for increasing farmers' knowledge. Keywords: brucellosis control, dairy cattle, knowledge, surveillance.
Keywords: brucellosis control, dairy cattle, knowledge, surveillance.
How to cite this article: Kustiningsih H, Sudarnika E, Basri C, and Sudarwanto M (2023) Dairy farmers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the brucellosis surveillance and control program in Bogor, Indonesia, Veterinary World, 16(1): 126–133.
Received: 23-08-2022 Accepted: 02-12-2022 Published online: 19-01-2023
Corresponding author: Etih Sudarnika E-mail: etih@apps.ipb.ac.id
DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2023.126-133
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