Exploring the mental model of cattle farmers in disease prevention and control practices
Farmers play an integral role in minimizing disease threats and managing ongoing diseases
on their farms. Various environmental factors influence the decision-making processes of …
on their farms. Various environmental factors influence the decision-making processes of …
Understanding farmers' behavior and their decision-making process in the context of cattle diseases: a review of theories and approaches
MM Biesheuvel, IMGA Santman-Berends… - Frontiers in veterinary …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Understanding farmers' behavior regarding disease control is essential to successfully
implement behavior change interventions that improve uptake of best practices. A literature …
implement behavior change interventions that improve uptake of best practices. A literature …
Mental model of Malaysian pig farmers in implementing disease prevention and control practices
The 1998 Nipah virus outbreak in Malaysia resulted in major financial losses to the multi-
million-dollar swine industry. While productivity and biosecurity of pig farms have improved …
million-dollar swine industry. While productivity and biosecurity of pig farms have improved …
A qualitative study exploring the perceived effects of veterinarians' mental health on provision of care
M Campbell, BNM Hagen, B Gohar… - Frontiers in Veterinary …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Veterinary medicine is a rewarding, yet demanding profession with a myriad of
occupational stressors that can impact the mental health of veterinarians. Stress, mental …
occupational stressors that can impact the mental health of veterinarians. Stress, mental …
Pig farmers' perceptions, attitudes, influences and management of information in the decision-making process for disease control
The objectives of this study were (1) to explore the factors involved in the decision-making
process used by pig farmers for disease control and (2) to investigate pig farmers' attitudes …
process used by pig farmers for disease control and (2) to investigate pig farmers' attitudes …
Wellness management in beef feeder cattle: changing mental models to support beneficial emergent system behaviors
TR Falkner - Veterinary Clinics: Food Animal Practice, 2022 - vetfood.theclinics.com
One of the foundational underpinnings of Donella Meadows' Thinking in Systems: A Primer
1 is that mental models 2 exert the highest leverage points in a system. This is also …
1 is that mental models 2 exert the highest leverage points in a system. This is also …
Perceptions, circumstances and motivators that influence implementation of zoonotic control programs on cattle farms
J Ellis-Iversen, AJC Cook, E Watson, M Nielen… - Preventive veterinary …, 2010 - Elsevier
The implementation of disease control programs on farms requires an act of behavioral
change. This study presents a theoretical framework from behavioral science, combined with …
change. This study presents a theoretical framework from behavioral science, combined with …
Determinants of farmers' biosecurity mindset: A social-ecological model using systems thinking
H Pao, E Jackson, T Yang, J Tsai, WHT Sung… - Frontiers in Veterinary …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Commercial poultry is often farmed in high-density facilities, therefore, predisposing
exposure to threats of infectious diseases. Studies suggest that it is likely that farmers have …
exposure to threats of infectious diseases. Studies suggest that it is likely that farmers have …
Human Dimensions in an Animal Disease Reporting System: A Scoping Review Protocol and Pilot Mapping to Behavioral Frameworks
Effective animal disease reporting is critical for early disease detection and control, but it is
often hindered by various human behavioral barriers. This review outlines a comprehensive …
often hindered by various human behavioral barriers. This review outlines a comprehensive …
Improving cattle health: knowledge transfer and motivation
T Lam, J Jansen, JCL Van Veersen… - Ruminant formula for the …, 2009 - brill.com
Worldwide, many activities are undertaken to improve cattle health, varying from research
projects to knowledge-transfer programs, herd health advisory programs and cow-based …
projects to knowledge-transfer programs, herd health advisory programs and cow-based …