Comparative study of the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of large animal veterinarians, dairy farmers, and dairy processors in Michigan on bovine somatotropin.
A cross-sectional epidemiologic study was conducted to evaluate two objectives. The first was to determine the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of large animal (dairy) veterinarians, dairy farmers, and dairy processors in Michigan toward the use of bovine somatotropin (BST). The second was to compare and contrast the data from the large animal veterinarians, dairy farmers, and dairy processors according to the knowledge, attitude, and behavior variables. A written questionnaire was used as an instrument to collect data relating to the objectives. Three basic types of questions were asked of each group: (1) how much do you know about BST? (knowledge-based question), (2) how do you feel about BST? (attitude-based question), and (3) how would you use BST or use dairy products produced through BST biotechnology (behavior-based question)?
Shaw
J R
JR
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing 48824.
Mather
E C
EC
Noel
M M
MM
D000818:Animals; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003612:Dairying; D004350:Drug Residues; D004363:Drug Utilization; D005506:Food Contamination; D005525:Food-Processing Industry; D013006:Growth Hormone / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007774:Lactation / Q000187:drug effects; D008824:Michigan; D008892:Milk / Q000592:standards; D011994:Recombinant Proteins / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014730:Veterinary Medicine
D011994:Recombinant Proteins; D013006:Growth Hormone