Smallholder livestock farmers' knowledge, attitudes, practices and perceptions towards vaccinations: the case of five provinces in South Africa

Key Points

• The aim is to examine smallholder farmers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding animal vaccinations for disease prevention.
• Qualitative assessment of farmers' knowledge, attitudes, practices, and perceptions regarding vaccinations.
• Data collection across five provinces in South Africa.
• Farmers generally have varying degrees of knowledge about vaccinations and disease prevention methods.
• Attitudes towards vaccinations show a significant influence on vaccination practices among smallholder farmers.