Knowledge, attitude and behaviour of farmers towards the use of reproductive hormones in dairy cattle
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Dairy farmers
Area Of Science
- Veterinary Medicine
- Animal Reproduction
- Agricultural Science
Background
- Reproductive hormones are crucial for dairy cow fertility management.
- Understanding farmer behavior regarding hormone use is essential for effective practices.
Purpose Of The Study
- To determine and associate dairy farmers' knowledge and attitudes with their reproductive hormone use behavior.
- To identify factors influencing hormone application in dairy herds.
Main Methods
- Online questionnaire distributed to 188 dairy farmers.
- Data collected on herd characteristics, knowledge, attitude, and hormone use (self-reported and sales data).
- Statistical analyses included regression models to associate knowledge and attitude with behavior.
Main Results
- Higher farmer knowledge was positively associated with both self-reported and actual hormone use.
- Positive attitudes towards hormone benefits and protocol adherence correlated with increased hormone use.
- Positive attitudes towards non-hormonal methods correlated with decreased hormone use.
Conclusions
- Farmer knowledge and attitudes significantly influence reproductive hormone use in dairy farming.
- Insights gained can inform improved fertility management guidelines and farmer education.
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