Quantifying Preferences of Farmers and Veterinarians for National Animal Health Programs: The Example of Bovine Mastitis and Antimicrobial Usage in Switzerland.

摘要: Bovine udder health in Switzerland is of a relatively high level. However, antimicrobial usage (AMU) seems comparison to other European countries also. A new and AMU improvement program could improve this situation but it uncertain whether there support from the field. This study aimed quantify preferences dairy farmers veterinarians for start design characteristics national Switzerland. total 478 98 completed an online questionnaire. Questions on their demographics mindset toward were complemented with adaptive choice-based conjoint interview, novel analysis technique respondents product which multiple trade-off decisions must be made (here bovine program). The was followed by multivariate regression identify groups different preferences. Logistic models used associate covariates respondents' preference program. Most (55%) (62%) favor starting voluntary program, agreed moderately between two stakeholder groups. Farmers preferred that did not contain penalty system AMU, all herds, simultaneously reduce AMU. Veterinarians had veterinary organization government taking lead decision making, Differences concerning identified. Also, magnitude various changed opinions information obtained may decision-making process communication field afterward, when discussing strategies