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Bio-security in Small Scale Poultry Farms Against Avian Influenza : Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices

N. Ibrahim
Department of Pathology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh- 2202, Bangladesh

P. M. Das
Department of Pathology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh- 2202, Bangladesh

M Akhter
Department of Pathology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh- 2202, Bangladesh

S. A. Mamun
Department of Pharmacology Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh- 2202, Bangladesh

A. K. M. R. Alam
Department of Pharmacology Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh- 2202, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

This investigation describes the bio-security practices of small scale poultry holders (500-2000) of Gazipur district, their knowledge and attitude in prevention and control of avian influenza. This was assessed using prescribed questionnaire. This study has been conducted on 100 poultry raising farmers through household-based individual interviews. Though respondents had different opinions on the magnitude of AI in their respective area, almost everyone realized AI is a big problem for Bangladesh. Generally, the respondents were not aware of the common infection sources such as, sick poultry, their pens, cages, backyard poultry, wild animals, migratory birds’ etc. Most of the interviewed small scale farmers in this area were not aware about the strict bio-security process like segregation of diseased birds, cleaning and disinfection of premises to prevent AI. Although there was a basic knowledge about the dangers and economic consequences of AI, there needs to be an updating of information on sources of infection, symptoms and prevention techniques, as well as an understanding of the cross species dangers of the infection. The study has, to a large extent, successfully drawn up a picture of how Bangladeshi small holder farmers have perceived and responded to AI and what they have understood and what practices they are taking against AI in their respective areas.

Keywords: Avian Influenza, Bio-security, Poultry farmers, Cleaning and disinfection

Location: Gazipur region

Start Date: 05-08-2008

End Date: 15-09-2008

Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Poultry

Objectives:

1. To investigate the current status of bio-security practices of small scale poultry farmers and their knowledge and attitudes mainly on poultry rearing in response to avian influenza (AI) in Gazipur region of Bangladesh.

Methodology:

The study has been conducted in Gazipur region from 5th August to 15th September 2008. The area was selected for three main reasons: (1) This region is affected and threatened by AI (2) This is the largest and most important poultry zone in Bangladesh where a large number of birds and a lot of farms present and (3) The farms of this area are densely populated by poultry. The data were collected from Gazipur sadar; Mouna, Sreepur and Salna upazilla; Amtali, Harinal, Deshipara and Etahata union of Gazipur district where most of the farms are situated. A total of 100 small scale farms (50 broilers and 50 layer farms, 500-2000 birds/ farm) in Gazipur district. Collected data from the respondents were analyzed and interpreted by using simple statistical techniques such as frequency distribution, percentage distribution. For collection of valid information, an interview schedule was prepared in English and it was converted into Bengali. The researcher visit farms to farms randomly in an area and interviews were undertaken with the availability of the farmers. The satisfactory cooperation was obtained from all concerned during interviews. This survey was arranged in a different way about parcipicipants’ demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, knowledge of the definition, disease transmission, risk groups and preventive measures about avian influenza, attitudes towards avian influenza regarding use of preventive measures and food-handling practices, whether they had ever received information about avian influenza and, if so, the sources.

Source of Information: J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 4(1): 61 - 65, 2011; ISSN 1999-7361

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Achievement/Findings:

It may be concluded that the immediate steps to be undertaken are to train poultry farmers on bio-security practices; otherwise avian influenza will not be controlled. Internal regulations need to be implemented immediately as recommended by OIE and WTO if Bangladesh is to enter world trade.

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