Assessment of a joint farmer-veterinarian discussion about biosecurity using novel social interaction analyses

Chomyn, Olivia; Wapenaar, Wendela; Richens, Imogen; Reyneke, Rosemary A.; Shortall, Orla; Kaler, Jasmeet

doi:10.1016/j.prevetmed.2022.105831

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“…Regarding other actors (producers, advisors, managers, policymakers, veterinary statutory bodies, wildlife managers, gamekeepers, and hunters), training to develop communication skills was emphasized. Despite the increasing emphasis on the teaching and assessment of communication skills [58] and a clear demonstration of the advantage of interactions between these actors (farmers and private veterinarians regarding livestock biosecurity), there is also a need to evaluate the existing communication-specific training received by these persons and hence to explore to what extent suboptimal communication skills negatively impact the uptake of biosecurity practices [59].…”

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Scanning European Needs and Expectations Related to Livestock Biosecurity Training by Using the World Café Method

Saegerman,

Niemi,

De Briyne

et al. 2024

Transboundary and Emerging Diseases

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The European Union Animal Health Law (2016/429) emphasizes disease prevention, underpinned by livestock biosecurity, surveillance, and traceability, as key aspects to minimize the risk of animal diseases. An important element of biosecurity is the training of key actors involved in implementing it. However, their needs and expectations regarding this training are poorly known. Under the COST action BETTER (CA20103), a World Café was organized to identify the needs and expectations of biosecurity training for farmers, veterinary practitioners, veterinary students, and other actors. A total of 78 participants distributed in four groups participated in the World Café. Needs and expectations were identified and ranked in decreasing order of importance. For farmers, the most important aspects were training focusing on practical aspects, the planning of training sessions in the day to accommodate workload, the need to prepare multiple reminders of upcoming training, and the short duration of events. For veterinary practitioners, it was considered that a mixed approach, including a theoretical and a practical part where people are invited to create a biosecurity plan and a follow-up report, were the most important features of training. For veterinary students, creating a good knowledge of the main principles of biosecurity was found as an essential element of training. Regarding other actors, gaining an understanding in the spread of pathogens and the repercussions on the cost of animal products that diseases might have (consumers), training on good/best practices of cleaning and disinfection and the development of clear protocols (transporters), and a mixture of formal and informal training and training on communication skills (other actors) were considered important. The World Café was a useful method to have a first identification, discussion, and differentiation on livestock biosecurity training needs and expectations of the key actors, although additional follow-up research involving more participants from more diverse countries with different coverage of cultures and education would be beneficial. These needs and expectations are relevant and should be considered when designing new training courses.

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Scanning European Needs and Expectations Related to Livestock Biosecurity Training by Using the World Café Method

Saegerman,

Niemi,

De Briyne

et al. 2024

Transboundary and Emerging Diseases

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Method in limbo? Theoretical and empirical considerations in using thematic analysis by veterinary and One Health researchers

Hennessey,

Barnett

2023

Preventive Veterinary Medicine

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Assessing the Impact of On-Farm Biosecurity Coaching on Farmer Perception and Farm Biosecurity Status in Belgian Poultry Production

Amalraj,

Van Meirhaeghe,

Chantziaras

et al. 2024

Animals

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Veterinary coaching was tested to assess its efficacy in promoting adherence to biosecurity procedures. Poultry farmers (n = 13) in Belgium were profiled using ADKAR®, coached and audited prior to and 6 months after coaching. The ADKAR® (Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, and Reinforcement) profiling technique identified 5/13 participating farmers with relatively low scores (≤3) for one or more elements that block change (biosecurity compliance in this case). Education was the only demographic variable that influenced knowledge scores. Through the Biocheck.UgentTM methodology, farm biosecurity was assessed and benchmarked to allow for tailored guidance. The farmer, farm veterinarian, and coach defined a farm-specific action plan that covered infrastructure, site access, staff/visitors, purchase policies, transport and depopulation, feed and water supplies, flock management, cleaning and disinfection between flocks, and measures between houses. From a total of 49 proposed actions, 36 were adopted. Purchasing policy had the highest (100%) and cleaning and disinfection had the lowest compliance (38%). Time, cost, and feasibility (e.g., inadequate farm layout) were the main reasons cited for not implementing action points. Overall, biosecurity improved significantly (p = 0.002) from 67.1 ± 5.7% to 70.3 ± 5.7% (mean ± Std. dev). The study, hence, presents convincing proof of how coaching can lead to new solutions not previously considered.

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Assessment of a joint farmer-veterinarian discussion about biosecurity using novel social interaction analyses

Cited by 3 publications

References 45 publications

Scanning European Needs and Expectations Related to Livestock Biosecurity Training by Using the World Café Method

Scanning European Needs and Expectations Related to Livestock Biosecurity Training by Using the World Café Method

Method in limbo? Theoretical and empirical considerations in using thematic analysis by veterinary and One Health researchers

Assessing the Impact of On-Farm Biosecurity Coaching on Farmer Perception and Farm Biosecurity Status in Belgian Poultry Production

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