Summary
This study investigates the knowledge, attitudes and practices of Australian dairy goat farmers with respect to gastrointestinal parasite control, a significant animal health challenge in small ruminant production. Using a structured KAP survey approach, the paper likely identifies deficiencies in farmer awareness of anthelmintic resistance and suboptimal drenching practices that may contribute to resistance development. The findings provide a basis for targeted extension and education programmes to improve parasite management at farm level.
UK applicability
Whilst conducted in Australia, the findings are broadly applicable to UK dairy goat and small ruminant producers, who face similar challenges with anthelmintic resistance in gastrointestinal nematodes; UK veterinary and extension bodies such as SCOPS (Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep) may find the KAP methodology and identified knowledge gaps relevant to informing domestic farmer education strategies.
Key measures
Farmer knowledge scores; attitudes towards parasite control; reported management practices; anthelmintic use; resistance management behaviours
Outcomes reported
The study assessed the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of Australian dairy goat farmers regarding the management and control of gastrointestinal nematode parasites, likely identifying gaps in understanding and areas of concern in current anthelmintic use and resistance management.
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