Perspectives of on-farm biosecurity and disease prevention among selected pig veterinarians and pig farmers in Sweden.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Biosecurity is important in preventing the spread of infectious diseases in animal production. Previous studies have identified a disparity between the biosecurity recommendations provided by veterinarians and the actual practices implemented by farmers. This study compared group discussions with a few key actors among Swedish pig veterinarians and farmers on pig farm biosecurity.

Methods

Two focus group discussions were conducted, one with five Swedish pig veterinarians and one with three pig farmers, to explore their views on pig farm biosecurity and efficient biosecurity measures. The discussions were analysed to identify differences and similarities in how biosecurity was perceived.

Results

The study identified differences between the veterinarians and

SUBMITTER: Grondal H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10354000 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature