This study aims to explore the views, experiences and opinions of cattle farmers regarding disease surveillance. Farmers are at the forefront of disease management in the UK but there is little research looking at their views about the information available regarding disease in livestock, and how this could be improved.
The aim of this study is to use focus groups to explore the thoughts and opinions of cattle farmers about the surveillance system. We also hope to find out how farmers would like to get disease information and how the current system could be improved.
Taking part in this study will involve participating in a focus group that will last approximately 1.5-2 hours. The focus group will be moderated by the primary researcher (Mary-Ellen Tivey) and will take place at a place and time that is mutually convenient. Some focus groups will be conducted in-person and some via Zoom. Participants will be able to select which of these they would prefer to take part in.
Name and contact details of researcher:
Mary-Ellen Tivey (PhD student, Royal Veterinary College) Email: mtivey@rvc.ac.uk