BREEDER^S PERCEPTIONS OF GOVERNMENT^S POLICY REGARDING VACCINATION FOR FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE (FMD) IN BEEF CATTLE (Case Study in Tikung District, Lamongan Regency)
Dyah Wahyuning Aspriati, Sumartono, Badat Muwakhid

Universitas Islam Malang, Magister Peternakan


Abstract

Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), caused by FMD virus (FMDV), is a highly contagious acute infection in animals with split hooves. In Lamongan Regency, outbreaks of PMK in cattle have led to a decline in population. Despite vaccination programs, breeders^ willingness to vaccinate is influenced by perceptions of vaccine safety and effectiveness. Increasing vaccination coverage is hoped to restore PMK-free status in the area.
This research aims to understand the influence of breeders^ perceptions on government policies regarding PMK vaccination in cattle in Tikung District, Lamongan Regency, and to identify factors affecting these perceptions.
The study employs a mixed-methods approach with a sequential explakomuninatory design. Data collection instruments include questionnaires and interview guidelines, utilizing both survey distribution and in-depth interviews with informants. Quantitative data analysis involves univariate and bivariate analyses, while qualitative analysis uses an interactive model.
Research findings indicate a significant positive influence of breeders^ perceptions on PMK vaccination policies in Tikung District, Lamongan Regency (significance value of 0.000 (0.000 < 0.05) and t value of 5.894 > t table (1.9858)). Factors that influence breeders^ perceptions of government^s policy regarding FMD vaccination consist of internal and external factors. Internal factors include knowledge about FMD and vaccination as well as personal experience with FMD. External factors include support from the government, institutional support from livestock groups and the Animal Husbandry and Animal Health Service in the form of sustainable education and outreach program as well as trust in the government

Keywords: Keywords: Breeders^ Perceptions, Government Policies, Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccination

Topic: Socio-Economic Studies and Community Development

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