Shaping Israeli dairy farm vaccination decisions: Social pressure and veterinary influence

A new study has identified key factors influencing vaccination intentions among Israeli dairy farmers. By comparing five diseases affecting dairy cattle, the research highlights the significant impact of social pressure and underscores the need for improved communication between veterinarians and farmers to optimize voluntary vaccination programs. These findings are crucial for enhancing epidemic control and ensuring the health and productivity of dairy farms. A new study by Prof. Eyal Klement and PhD Student Michal Morgenstern from the Koret School of Veterinary Medicine at the Hebrew University, in collaboration with Dr. Jaap Sok from the Business Economics Department at Wageningen University and Research, has unveiled key factors influencing vaccination intentions among Israeli dairy farmers. The research, crucial for optimizing voluntary vaccination programs, compared five diseases affecting dairy cattle: Botulism, Bovine Ephemeral Fever, Brucellosis, Lumpy Skin Disease, and ...