Dairy goat producers’ understanding, knowledge and attitudes towards biosecurity and Q-fever in Australia

Günther, Markus; Heller, Jane; Hayes, Lynne; Hernández‐Jover, Marta

doi:10.1016/j.prevetmed.2019.104742

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“…Nearly all producers had contacted a veterinarian, and most producers had done so in the past 18 months, with similar levels of contact being reported among producers in the dairy goat industry. 4,15 There was a variety of reasons reported for contacting veterinarians, with one of the main reasons being for use of 'off-label' products, which reaffirms that products registered for use in goats are limited. A common reason for the lack of veterinary contact was the perceived limited knowledge about goats among veterinarians.…”

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“…The failure by some producers to report disease concerns may be associated with lower prevalence of disease or the extensive nature of some systems. Gunther, Heller, Hayes and Hernandez‐Jover 15 interviewed dairy goat producers and reported producers perceiving an 'apathy' within the industry towards biosecurity and disease. Despite a low level of disease concern identified in the current study, producers reported concern for the specific diseases that occurred within their herd and were not asked about the extent and impact of the disease.…”

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An exploratory study to investigate animal health and reproductive wastage among Australian meat goat producers

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The Australian goat meat industry has grown significantly in the last decade, with the value of exports nearly tripling. However, because carcase weight has remained constant over this time, the drivers of industry growth are price and supply. Animal health and reproduction are key factors contributing to supply and productivity, yet limitations to production management are poorly understood, hampering advice for effective intervention. This exploratory study aims to provide insights into the animal health and reproductive management practices and perceptions among meat goat producers in Australia. To achieve this aim, 20 producers, located in New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and Victoria, operating under different production systems were interviewed. The results of this study suggest that animal health management could be improved and that producers perceive a lack of relevant and species-specific information available to help them make informed decisions. Reproductive management and records varied greatly across producers interviewed. Kid loss was identified as an issue, with a 28% estimated average (6%-47% range) of losses from kidding until weaning. Producers identified predation, doe nutrition and mismothering as the biggest contributors to kid loss, with the majority of losses occurring within a week of birth. All producers believed management could minimise kid loss. This study highlights the importance of improving reproductive rates among goat enterprises and provides new information on the current practices within the Australian meat goat industry. This may assist the development of appropriate strategies for improving health and reproductive management and delivery of advice to producers.

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An exploratory study to investigate animal health and reproductive wastage among Australian meat goat producers

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“…Originally called ‘Query fever’, the disease was first described in Queensland (Qld), Australia in the 1930s 5 . Ruminants, such as cattle, sheep and goats, remain the primary animal reservoir for the bacterium, 3, 6–8 experiencing largely subclinical infections with occasional reproductive impairment, 9, 10 including abortion, dystocia, reduced fertility and neonatal deaths 7, 9 . Indeed, contact with aborted ruminant reproductive materials and the normal products of parturition are considered high risk exposures for Q fever in humans 6, 8, 11–16 …”

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Seroprevalence of Coxiella burnetii in pig‐hunting dogs from north Queensland, Australia

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The causative agent of Q fever, Coxiella burnetii, is endemic to Queensland and is one of the most important notifiable zoonotic diseases in Australia. The reservoir species for C. burnetii are classically ruminants, including sheep, cattle and goats. There is increasing evidence of C. burnetii exposure in dogs across eastern and central Australia. The present study aimed to determine if pig-hunting dogs above the Tropic of Capricorn in Queensland had similar rates of C. burnetii exposure to previous serosurveys of companion dogs in rural north-west New South Wales. A total of 104 pig-hunting dogs had serum IgG antibody titres to phase I and phase 2 C. burnetii determined using an indirect immunofluorescence assay test. Almost one in five dogs (18.3%; 19/104; 95% confidence interval 9.6%-35.5%) were seropositive to C. burnetii, with neutered dogs more likely to test positive compared to entire dogs (P = 0.0497). Seropositivity of the sampled pighunting dogs was one of the highest recorded in Australia. Thirty-nine owners of the pig-hunting dogs completed a survey, revealing 12.8% (5/39) had been vaccinated against Q fever and 90% (35/39) were aware that both feral pigs and dogs could potentially be sources of C. burnetii. Our findings indicate that pig hunters should be aware of the risk of exposure to Q fever during hunts and the sentinel role their dogs may play in C. burnetii exposure.

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“…In some situations, the sanitary management of the properties may be lacking, leading to more curative actions to the detriment of preventive actions (PERDIGÃO et al, 2016;GUNTHER et al, 2019). The central preventive management strategies adopted in herds include antiparasitic treatment, vaccination, and udder hygiene procedures for milking.…”

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Biosecurity in dairy goat farms

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The goat milk industry has unquestionably grown in recent years due to the high demand for dairy products, which are considered nutritious and hypoallergenic. As a result, security measures are required in the production chain to provide consumers with safe products, although the concept of biosecurity is still incipient in Brazilian goat farming. Therefore, this study aimed to review the main biosecurity measures applied to dairy goat farms and suggest a program that contemplates these measures to promote animal health and welfare, given that biosecurity bolsters environmental sustainability and improves this agricultural sector. Biosecurity programs (BP) are composed of a set of measures and procedures aimed at herd health and applied in all stages of animal husbandry, interacting with different sectors that make up the production system and providing a set of policies and operational norms to protect herds against potentially pathogenic agents. Thus, BP require planning, execution, monitoring, audits, updates, understanding of the procedures, and awareness of those involved in the production chain. In addition, it includes continuing education programs and the development of contingency plans for specific emergencies. The information included in this study provides input to dairy goat farms to implement practices that improve the productivity of this agricultural sector.

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Dairy goat producers’ understanding, knowledge and attitudes towards biosecurity and Q-fever in Australia

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An exploratory study to investigate animal health and reproductive wastage among Australian meat goat producers

An exploratory study to investigate animal health and reproductive wastage among Australian meat goat producers

Seroprevalence of Coxiella burnetii in pig‐hunting dogs from north Queensland, Australia

Biosecurity in dairy goat farms

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