Effective biosecurity training is essential for disease prevention in livestock systems;however,substan-tial gaps persist.We combined an online survey(74 fully completed questionnaires;267 views)with two World Caf...Effective biosecurity training is essential for disease prevention in livestock systems;however,substan-tial gaps persist.We combined an online survey(74 fully completed questionnaires;267 views)with two World Caféworkshops(∼60 participants)to map the current provision,competence levels,and training needs across Europe.Key findings:(i)self-rated biosecurity knowledge differed markedly between stake-holder groups and veterinarians and other stakeholders reported median scores close to 80/100;(ii)more than three-quarters of cattle(77%)and 70%of swine veterinarians perceived a major gap in their ability to demonstrate the economic benefits of biosecurity to clients;(iii)39–44%of cattle and small-ruminant veterinarians reported inadequate mixed(theory+practice)training formats,and up to 50%of poultry veterinarians identified deficits in communication and behavior-change skills;(iv)across all discussions,participants favored modular,blended delivery that couples concise e-learning with on-farm coaching,supported by externally audited certification and greater farmer co-design.Therefore,rec-ommendations focus on developing species-specific,flexible modules that embed communication and cost-benefit elements,provide micro-learning units for time-constrained farmers,and operate within a tiered certification framework linked to continuing professional development.Implementing these mea-sures will narrow competence gaps,strengthen veterinarian–farmer engagement,and enhance disease preparedness throughout European livestock production.展开更多
文摘Effective biosecurity training is essential for disease prevention in livestock systems;however,substan-tial gaps persist.We combined an online survey(74 fully completed questionnaires;267 views)with two World Caféworkshops(∼60 participants)to map the current provision,competence levels,and training needs across Europe.Key findings:(i)self-rated biosecurity knowledge differed markedly between stake-holder groups and veterinarians and other stakeholders reported median scores close to 80/100;(ii)more than three-quarters of cattle(77%)and 70%of swine veterinarians perceived a major gap in their ability to demonstrate the economic benefits of biosecurity to clients;(iii)39–44%of cattle and small-ruminant veterinarians reported inadequate mixed(theory+practice)training formats,and up to 50%of poultry veterinarians identified deficits in communication and behavior-change skills;(iv)across all discussions,participants favored modular,blended delivery that couples concise e-learning with on-farm coaching,supported by externally audited certification and greater farmer co-design.Therefore,rec-ommendations focus on developing species-specific,flexible modules that embed communication and cost-benefit elements,provide micro-learning units for time-constrained farmers,and operate within a tiered certification framework linked to continuing professional development.Implementing these mea-sures will narrow competence gaps,strengthen veterinarian–farmer engagement,and enhance disease preparedness throughout European livestock production.
