Knowledge, attitudes and practices of Australian dairy goat farmers towards the control of gastrointestinal parasites.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gastrointestinal parasites such as nematodes and coccidia are responsible for significant economic losses in the goat industry globally. An indiscriminate use of antiparasitic drugs, primarily registered for use in sheep and cattle, in goats has resulted in drug-resistant gastrointestinal parasites. Very little is known about the gastrointestinal parasite control practices used by Australian dairy goat farmers that are pivotal for achieving sustainable control of economically important parasites. The study reported here provides insights into gastrointestinal parasite control practices of Australian dairy goat farmers based on responses to an online survey.

Methods

The questionnaire comprised 58 questions on farm demography, husbandry and grazing management, knowl

SUBMITTER: Ali EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11761722 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature