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Biosecurity Education for the Next Generation
Abby Schuft1, Sarah Schieck Boelke1, Diane DeWitte2
1Mid-Central Research and Outreach Center, University of Minnesota, Willmar, Minnesota, USA.
Highlights:
Youth are agents for change in biosecurity practices 47 workshops introduced biosecurity principles to youth. The curriculum was tailored for nine animal species. Biosecurity education requires continued programming.
Abstract:
Biosecurity education for youth involved in animal agriculture is vital for the continued success of commerce in these industries. Biosecurity workshops were developed and delivered to youth in Minnesota to encourage positive changes, with long-term outcomes of healthier animals. Learning gains were significant for all participants, and the participants retained this knowledge over time. Most participants had good intentions of making changes because of the workshops, and follow-up survey results showed that the participants implemented changes, validating that youth are agents for behavior change. However, other indicators surfaced suggesting that continued programming is needed to encourage adoption of more biosecurity practices.
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