Risk Analysis in Cattle Farmers’ Prevention Practices of Anthrax and Foot and Mouth Disease in Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia

Anthrax and Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) are the most crucial obstacle on both domestic and international trading which could also cause a consequence to human health. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of farmer’s prevention practices to reduce the risk of Anthrax and FMD. A total of 868 farmers from 4 regions in Yogyakarta Province participated in this study through face-to-face interviews using a multi-stage random sample method and quota sampling. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse primary data from the survey. Farmers were chosen by the criteria of who are staying and raising beef cattle in Yogyakarta. The results showed that farmers had a high experience and more than 50 years old, they worked as a farmer at the farm with low income from cattle production (less than 100). Farmers had more than 8 years of education and raised their cattle under breeding system (68.55). Besides, most farmers had a good knowledge of Anthrax and FMD. The risks analysis was performed by the great knowledge of farmers (65.7 and 77.9 respondents) to Anthrax and FMD and the dissemination of knowledge for FMD as well as a positive attitude for both Anthrax and FMD. However, the knowledge of Anthrax dissemination was risk (65.01 farmers had inappropriate practices). It could be concluded that Yogyakarta’s cattle farmers are susceptible pose a risk from FMD prevention practices. Besides, farmers’ Anthrax knowledge should be enhanced, as their knowledge and practices were poor. © 2023 by the authors. Licensee ResearchersLinks Ltd, England, UK.