Understanding biosecurity behaviors of Australian beef cattle farmers using the ten basic human values framework.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

On-farm biosecurity is an essential component of successful disease management in the beef cattle industry on an individual, regional, and national level. Participation in mandatory or voluntary assurance schemes, knowledge and trusted relationships have all been demonstrated to contribute to the development of behaviors that promote biosecurity. However, compliance with rules, socio-psychological relationships and knowledge-seeking behavior are all contingent upon the motivations and beliefs of the individual. It is widely accepted that the motivations and beliefs of all cultures can be defined by ten basic values (Self-direction, Stimulation, Hedonism, Achievement, Power, Security, Conformity, Tradition, Benevolence and Universalism). In this study, we use the ten ba

SUBMITTER: Fountain J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10010389 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature