The veterinarian's awareness of the expectations and goals of pig farmers
Summary
This study investigates the relationship between veterinarians and pig farmers, focusing on the alignment of priorities of the farmer and the veterinarian's role. The purpose of the research is to exame whether veterinarians are aware of the goals and expectations of pig farmers. Data were collected through a survey distributed to both pig farmers and veterinarians, analyzing their perspectives on general topics and on key topics. The results show a significant gap between the priorities of pig farmers and veterinarians' expectations. Despite this misalignment, most farmers expect to be in agreement with their veterinarians, highlighting a disconnect in communication. The conclusion drawn from this study is that communication between veterinarians and pig farmers is insufficient, and veterinarians are not fully aware of the farmers' goals. This gap hinders the effectiveness of the advisory role that veterinarians seek to fulfill. To improve outcomes, veterinarians must adopt better communication strategies and focus on understanding the individual need and priorities of farmers. Further research is needed to explore practical ways to enhance veterinarian-farmer relationships and close this communication gap.
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