Farmers pessimistic about TB eradication in 10 years' time, survey says

Research conducted by the ESRI also found that a farmer’s beliefs about the effectiveness of biosecurity measures are the strongest indicator of whether they partake in TB prevention actions and behaviour

Also found through the research was the frustration farmers felt about the perceived length or complexity of official communications regarding the disease. File picture

A recent survey revealed that most farmers were pessimistic about the likelihood of bovine TB being eradicated within the next 10 years.

The research, conducted by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), found that a farmer’s beliefs about the effectiveness of biosecurity measures are the strongest indicator of whether they partake in TB prevention actions and behaviour.