Biosecurity practices on small-ruminant farms in five Turkish provinces: a cross-sectional survey with multiple correspondence analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

A cross-sectional biosecurity survey was conducted in Türkiye to assess practices in small ruminant farms across five provinces.

Methods

A total of 364 breeders were interviewed on farm management, health practices, animal purchase and movement, and dead animal disposal. Breeders were selected based on small ruminant density, breed diversity, primary income source, presence of commercial enterprises, and branding potential. Among participants, 332 responses were eligible for analysis. Descriptive statistics and Multiple Correspondence Analysis (MCA) were used.

Results

The most commonly administered vaccines were for sheep pox (193/332, 58%), foot-and-mouth disease (175/332, 53%), and brucellosis (129/332, 39%). About 58% (195/332) reported direct contact

SUBMITTER: Mil-Homens MP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12665762 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature