Open AccessBiosecurity Education for the Next Generation
Author(s) -
Abby Schuft,
Sarah Schieck Boelke,
Diane DeWitte,
Krishona L. Martinson,
Erin L. Cortus
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of agricultural safety and health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.313
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1943-7846
pISSN - 1074-7583
DOI - 10.13031/jash.14780
Subject(s) - biosecurity , curriculum , agriculture , medical education , psychology , environmental health , medicine , pedagogy , biology , ecology , pathology
HighlightsYouth are agents for change in biosecurity practices. 47 workshops introduced biosecurity principles to youth. The curriculum was tailored for nine animal species. Biosecurity education requires continued programming.Abstract. Biosecurity education for youth involved in animal agriculture is vital for the continued success of commerce in these industries. Biosecurity workshops were developed and delivered to youth in Minnesota to encourage positive changes, with long-term outcomes of healthier animals. Learning gains were significant for all participants, and the participants retained this knowledge over time. Most participants had good intentions of making changes because of the workshops, and follow-up survey results showed that the participants implemented changes, validating that youth are agents for behavior change. However, other indicators surfaced suggesting that continued programming is needed to encourage adoption of more biosecurity practices. Keywords: Animals, Biosecurity education, Youth.