Vet World Vol.17 June-2024 Article - 4
Research Article
Veterinary World, 17(6): 1210-1215
https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2024.1210-1215
Understanding the level of animal welfare and associated factors among cat owners in Banyuwangi, Indonesia
2. Department of Veterinary Sanitary Expertise and Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kazakh National Agrarian Research University, Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Background and Aim: The “Five Freedoms” concept has shaped the development and implementation of animal welfare assessments. This study aimed to analyze the determinants that impact the understanding of animal welfare among individuals who own cats in Banyuwangi, East Java, Indonesia.
Materials and Methods: Questionnaires and interviews were used in this study to gather data from cat owners. One hundred cat owners in Banyuwangi Regency took part in the study. The classification considered factors such as gender, age, education level, occupation, income, and number of cats. The questionnaire passed both validity and reliability tests and was thus deemed suitable for data measurement. The Chi-square test was employed to investigate relationships within the dataset.
Results: A statistically significant correlation (p < 0.05) was established between cat owners’ level of education, occupation, monthly household income, and their grasp of animal welfare, with the number of cats in their household being a determinant factor. Some cat owners in Banyuwangi undervalue veterinarians’ role in treating and preventing feline health issues. The cat owners’ understanding of animal welfare was unaffected by their age or gender. 59% of the cat owners had a low understanding level, 22% had a moderate understanding level, and 19% had a high understanding level.
Conclusion: In Banyuwangi Regency, 59% of cat owners lack understanding of animal welfare concerns. An owner’s educational background, job, income, and whether they own a cat impact their comprehension of animal welfare principles. Limited awareness of animal welfare and veterinarians’ roles exists in Indonesia. It is crucial to educate government officials, veterinarians, and regional leaders about animal welfare for the sake of sustainability. A complete understanding of this topic demands rigorous research, comprehensive studies, and reproducibility. Equally important is effective publicity for the cat population.
Keywords: animal welfare, cat, education, owner, understanding.
How to cite this article: Wulandari CR, Burhanuddin A, Faradina PL, Wibawati PA, and Abdramanov A (2024) Understanding the level of animal welfare and associated factors among cat owners in Banyuwangi, Indonesia, Veterinary World, 17(6): 1210-1215.
Received: 2024-01-08 Accepted: 2024-05-09 Published online: 2024-06-08
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DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2024.1210-1215
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