The attitude of beef cattle farmers to biosecurity adoption

Abstract

The aim of this research is to know beef cattle farmers' attitude toward biosecurity in Lamasi Subdistrict, Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi Province. Total samples were 32 beef cattle farmers who were chosen purposively. The data were collected through observation and interview using questionnaire. There were 9 questions. Every question has three answers. Likert scale was used: 1 for disagree, 2 for less agree, and 3 for agree. The data were analysed descriptively using mean and frequency distribution. The research revealed that beef cattle farmers less agree on the application of biosecurity. In other words, beef cattle farmers have a negative attitude toward biosecurity adoption. The implication of this research is the need for cooperation between government, privates, and farmers' participation to apply biosecurity to produce healthy meat.