An Empirical Analysis of the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Pig Farmers against Transmissible Gastroenteritis (TGE) in Kwara and Oyo States in Nigeria.

Although TGE-like symptoms are present, only a small percentage of respondents are aware of the disease or take the advised precautions when it comes to biosecurity. Even among those who are aware of biosecurity, there is a great deal of variation in practices; many farms do not have foot dips or appropriate methods for disposing of waste. Influence of Experience and Education: There appears to be a link between improved biosecurity procedures and higher education levels. The persistence and spread of TGE in Nigerian pig farms are due to a critical knowledge and practice gap, according to the data, and this is major obstacle to efficient disease management is the lack of formal education and a low awareness of biosecurity.

Our findings show that to enhance biosecurity procedures and lessen the effects of TGE, we need more infrastructure and focused educational initiatives. To guarantee that farmers have the information and resources required to fight TGE and other diseases of a similar nature, these results also highlight the significance of ongoing surveillance and assistance from veterinary and agricultural services. One of the most noteworthy discoveries is that, despite the presence of TGE-like symptoms, very few respondents were aware of the disease or took the necessary precautions to maintain biosecurity. Inconsistent biosecurity practices; Even among those who are aware of biosecurity, there are many different practices, and many farms lack even the most basic infrastructure—like footdips or appropriate ways to dispose of waste.

There is an apparent s connection between improved biosecurity procedures and higher educational attainment. This buttresses the significance of the gap in knowledge and practice that could be a factor in TGE's continued occurrence and spread in Nigerian pig farms. Inadequate schooling and a lack of knowledge about biosecurity are two main obstacles to efficient disease control. The findings imply that to enhance biosecurity procedures and lessen the effects of TGE, focused educational initiatives and improved infrastructure are required. These findings also emphasize how crucial it is for veterinary and agricultural services to keep an eye on farmers and provide them with the resources and information they need to fight TGE and other diseases of a similar nature.