Farmers’ Beliefs and Risks of Bovine Tuberculosis in Cattle

Authors

  • Lillian Phenice Michigan State University
  • Robert J Griffore Michigan State University, MI, USA
  • John B Kaneene Michigan State University, MI, USA
  • Mikiyasu Hakoyama Central Michigan University, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11634/216796221504557

Keywords:

Bovine tuberculosis, ecosystems, epidemiology, farmers, minimizing risk

Abstract

This research examined farmers’ beliefs and possible association with Mycobacterium bovis in cattle. A survey of farmers in Midwest, U.S. with TB Positive herds, a Matching Control sample from TB positive areas, and farmers from areas that were TB Free was conducted. Data from 31 respondents yielded insights about the beliefs of farmers concerning how Bovine TB was transmitted and how the disease can be prevented. Comparison of the three groups suggests some important differences. Evidence suggests that farmers’ beliefs are important factors to consider with regard to control of the transmission of Bovine TB. While beliefs alone do not translate into behaviors, the findings suggest possibilities for preventive solutions that are specific to characteristics of a particular human ecosystem.

Author Biography

Lillian Phenice, Michigan State University

Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies

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Published

2014-10-15

How to Cite

Phenice, L., Griffore, R. J., Kaneene, J. B., & Hakoyama, M. (2014). Farmers’ Beliefs and Risks of Bovine Tuberculosis in Cattle. American Journal of Human Ecology, 3(3), 27–34. https://doi.org/10.11634/216796221504557

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 3 (2014)

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