Linking opinions shared on social media about COVID-19 public health measures to adherence: Repeated cross-sectional surveys of Twitter use in Canada
People who tweeted about COVID-19 — especially those critical of public health measures — were less likely to follow mask and vaccination guidelines, suggesting social media can offer insights into public behavior.
Sep 1, 2024
Professional characteristics, attitudes, and practices associated with stress and quality of life among Canadian animal health workers
Sep 1, 2023
Association between Pet Ownership and Mental Health and Well-Being of Canadians Assessed in a Cross-Sectional Study during the COVID-19 Pandemic
While pet owners initially appeared to have worse mental health and well-being, these differences disappeared once factors like age, income, and health were considered—suggesting no clear link between pet ownership and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feb 1, 2022
Gap between producers and veterinarians regarding biosecurity on Quebec dairy farms
Most veterinarians reported it was easy to discuss biosecurity with their clients, but most veterinarians and producers did not actually discuss biosecurity. When they both reported biosecurity was discussed, there was no agreement between the pairs on the topics discussed. Veterinarians also misjudged how their clients perceived the importance and usefulness of biosecurity.
Jul 1, 2020
Canadian dairy farmers' perception of the efficacy of biosecurity practices
Most respondents considered general biosecurity to be effective and important. When asked about specific practices, the majority perceived them as effective, with practices related to direct animal-to-animal contact being perceived as more effective than those related to fomites and visitors. However, less than 20% of respondents reported discussing these practices with a veterinarian, and less than 60% reported implementing them on their farms. The perceived threat associated with not adopting these practices was found to be minimal.
Nov 1, 2019
Biosecurity and herd health management practices on Canadian dairy farms
There was a lack of investigation into general disease syndromes, and many important biosecurity measures were not widely adopted, such as housing sick or lame animals separately, having a closed herd, and limiting or controlling visitors. Moreover, geographical region, type of housing, and milk production were associated with the adoption of employee biosecurity practices.
Oct 1, 2019
Dairy producers' attitudes toward reproductive management and performance on Canadian dairy farms
Jan 1, 2018
Survey of reproduction management on Canadian dairy farms
Nov 1, 2016