Impact of Education and Farm Size on ASF Knowledge Among Pig Farmers in Ghana. A Study

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Chapter one
• Introduction
• Background to the study
• PROBLEM STATEMENT
• Justification of the study
• RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
• MAIN OBJECTIVE
• SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE
• RESEARCH QUESTIONS
• Main research question
• Specific research questions
• Significance of the study
• Scope of the study
• Limitations and delimitations of the study
• Organisation of the thesis
• Chapter two
• Literature review
• Introduction
• Conceptual framework
• History of African Swine Fever in West-Africa
• Epidemiology
• Transmission
• Clinical signs in susceptible hosts
• Control options
• African swine fever vaccines
• Chapter three
• Methodology
• Empirical review

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This project work investigates the knowledge levels of pig farmers in Jirapa municipality, Upper East Region of Ghana, regarding African Swine Fever (ASF). It aims to identify the prevalence of knowledge about ASF amongst these farmers, analyze the factors influencing knowledge levels, and propose strategies for enhancing awareness and preventing ASF outbreaks.

• Knowledge level of pig farmers on ASF
• Factors influencing ASF knowledge levels
• Importance of education and awareness campaigns
• Impact of ASF on the pig industry
• Strategies for ASF control and prevention

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter one provides an introduction to the study, outlining the background, problem statement, justification, research objectives, research questions, significance, scope, limitations, and organization of the thesis. Chapter two presents a comprehensive literature review, exploring the conceptual framework, history of ASF in West Africa, epidemiology, transmission, clinical signs in susceptible hosts, control options, and existing vaccines. Chapter three details the methodology used for data collection and analysis.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

African Swine Fever, pig farmers, knowledge level, ASF awareness, control measures, epidemiology, transmission, Ghana, Jirapa municipality, swine industry, biosecurity, education, awareness campaigns.