Psychological influences on biosecurity control and farmer decision-making. A review

Mankad, Aditi

doi:10.1007/s13593-016-0375-9

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“…This finding is consistent with other social norm research in agriculture, where farmers typically rely on socially normative information when making decisions to respond to risk and uptake of novel practices (e.g. Garforth et al 2013;Hu et al 2006;Mankad 2016). The findings also align with the notion of in-group superiority identified and described in the social psychology literature (e.g.…”

Section: Normative Comparisonssupporting

confidence: 90%

“…Active adopters perceived a high level of efficacy for the effectiveness of biosecurity responses recommended by governing biosecurity representatives (response efficacy) and personal confidence in performing the required tasks (self-efficacy) (Mankad 2016;Rippetoe and Rogers 1987;Rogers 1983). Proactive growers demonstrated initiative by engaging early with many of the preliminary administrative tasks recommended in their biosecurity manuals (e.g.…”

Section: Efficacy and Adaptive Copingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…He proposed that the key influential factor was emotion, specifically, fear. In the context of a biosecurity incursion, fear can be associated with many facets of the outbreak and subsequent control or management processes (Mankad 2016). Cognitive perceptions of what is 'normal' or 'acceptable' within this unfamiliar social environment will also influence risk-related decision-making and coping mechanisms.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Emergence of social groups after a biosecurity incursion

Mankad

Curnock

2018

Agron. Sustain. Dev.

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This paper examines the formation of social groups in the first 3 months following a significant biosecurity incursion, extending our understanding of a social system in the context of an ongoing emergency response. The broader implications of social change and coping responses post-incursion are a relevant and useful discussion worldwide. Farmers (N = 25) were recruited from three dominant banana-growing regions in North Queensland, Australia. Face-to-face interviews were conducted using a semistructured format. Key topics covered included perceptions of Panama Tropical Race 4 (TR4), on-farm biosecurity activities, social influences and comparisons, and personal stress. This qualitative approach uses well-known social psychological constructs to help understand and frame farmers' social behaviours post-incursion. TR4 was perceived as a significant threat by participants; yet, perceptions of vulnerability to TR4 and biosecurity engagement varied. Two dominant social groupings emerged from the data. Active adopters were characterised as proactive and innovative growers, prioritising individual farm protection for the benefit of the broader industry. There was a high level of social support, trust and efficacy, facilitating an adaptive coping style. Passive adopters implemented straightforward and less costly biosecurity measures on farm but were not willing to commit to greater financial or time investments. They expressed an overall wariness towards the biosecurity management process and little trust in authorities. A small subgroup of passive adopters also displayed clear maladaptive coping characteristics (e.g. denial, helplessness) towards TR4, believing that biosecurity action at this point was futile. Proximity to TR4-affected property emerged as having an interactional effect on biosecurity uptake and risk perception. Here, we show for the first time, in situ, the complex social environment post-incursion, indicative of high stress and high uncertainty. Findings can be used on-ground to improve extension engagement and risk communication with growers post-incursion, being mindful there exists a range of coping styles and social influences.

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Section: Efficacy and Adaptive Copingmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Emergence of social groups after a biosecurity incursion

Mankad

Curnock

2018

Agron. Sustain. Dev.

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“…As important as understanding the risk factors for the introduction and spread of disease is understanding the drivers of behavior to mitigate these risks [15]. Implementation of measures to protect animal health comes with a cost that must be weighed against potential effectiveness (and necessity).…”

Section: Journal Of V Journal Of Veterinary Science and Eterinary Scienmentioning

confidence: 99%

Expert Views on Effectiveness, Feasibility, and Implementation of Biosecurity Measures for Mitigating Tier 1 Disease Risks in the U.S. Swine, Beef Cattle, and Dairy Industries

Wu¹,

Schulz²,

Tonsor³

et al. 2017

J Vet Sci Technol

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Understanding disease transmission routes and implications for biosecurity is critical to mitigating livestock disease outbreaks and maintaining efficient and profitable production. The goal of biosecurity is to eliminate pathogen exposure and minimize endemic pathogen impact, particularly important for foreign animal diseases that threaten U.S. animal health and the economy. We elicit swine, beef cattle, and dairy expert views on the effectiveness, feasibility, and implementation of both biosecurity measures targeting disease transmission routes and specific biosecurity measures. Biosecurity targeting direct animal-to-animal contact, semen, people, and vehicles and other fomites was identified as the most effective and feasible for the swine, beef cattle, and dairy industries. Efforts targeting airborne and arthropod transmission were ranked low for effectiveness and feasibility across all three industries. The swine industry had higher estimated implementation of biosecurity against most disease transmission routes. All-in and all-out production had the highest estimated implementation in the swine industry. In the beef cattle industry, performing daily observations by producer/employees had the highest estimated implementation. Reduced environmental viral load through pathogen reduction had the lowest estimated implementation in the swine and beef cattle industries. In the dairy industry, monitoring production records for health status changes had the highest estimated implementation, and line of separation in place for all employees entering premises had the lowest. Swine experts considered separation line for all animals entering/leaving premises and reduced environmental viral load through pathogen reduction the most and least effective and feasible, respectively. Stabilization and monitoring for affected premises and daily observations by producer/employees were identified as most effective and feasible by beef cattle and dairy experts, respectively. All-in and all-out production was rated least effective and feasible by both beef cattle and dairy experts.

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“…Several studies investigated the factors influencing the implementation of BSM by the farmers. Most of them identified the importance of demonstrating the benefits of a measure as a key factor (Mankad, ; Ritter et al, ). This finding is in line with most behaviour change theories, such as the theory of planned behaviour (Ajzen, ) or the health belief model (Abraham & Sheeran, ; Janz & Becker, ).…”

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confidence: 99%

Pilot study assessing the possible benefits of a higher level of implementation of biosecurity measures on farm productivity and health status in Belgian cattle farms

Renault

Lomba²,

Delooz³

et al. 2019

Transbound Emerg Dis

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Over the last few years, the interest of decision‐makers and control agencies in biosecurity (BS), aiming at preventing and controlling the introduction and spread of infectious diseases, has considerably increased. Nevertheless, previous studies highlighted a low implementation level of biosecurity measures (BSM), especially in cattle farms; different reasons were identified such as perceived costs, utility, importance, increased workload and lack of knowledge. In order to convince cattle farmers to adopt BSM, it is necessary to gather more information and evidence on their cost‐effectiveness and their importance or utility in terms of disease prevention and control. The objectives of this study were to determine whether the farm or farmers’ profile correlated with the implementation level of BSM and if there was a positive correlation between the BSM implementation and the farm production and health parameters. Data were collected through face‐to‐face interviews conducted in 100 Belgian farms as part of a stratified and randomized survey. The Regional Animal Health Services provided the farm health status and production data. A general BS score and five sub‐scores related to the five BS compartments (bio‐exclusion, bio‐compartmentation, bio‐containment, bio‐prevention and bio‐preservation) were calculated for each farm based on the implementation level of different BSM grouped in 16 domains. The study highlighted a significant and negative correlation between the mortality rates in adult cattle (over 24 months of age) and young calves (aged 0–7 days) and different BS compartment scores. The study also demonstrated that the farms having a higher general BS score were indeed more likely to have a BVD‐free status. These evidence‐based findings are encouraging as they demonstrate the benefits of implementing BSM and could promote their adoption by farmers.

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Psychological influences on biosecurity control and farmer decision-making. A review

Cited by 98 publications

References 58 publications

Emergence of social groups after a biosecurity incursion

Emergence of social groups after a biosecurity incursion

Expert Views on Effectiveness, Feasibility, and Implementation of Biosecurity Measures for Mitigating Tier 1 Disease Risks in the U.S. Swine, Beef Cattle, and Dairy Industries

Pilot study assessing the possible benefits of a higher level of implementation of biosecurity measures on farm productivity and health status in Belgian cattle farms

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