ArticleVeterinary medicine international2026
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Small Ruminant and Pig Farmers Regarding Tsetse Flies and Animal African Trypanosomosis in Southern Benin.
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Abstract
Background: Animal African trypanosomosis (AAT) remains a major constraint to livestock production across sub-Saharan Africa despite ongoing control efforts. Although several studies have assessed farmers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding AAT in cattle production systems, little is known about small ruminant and pig farmers, particularly in Benin. This study assessed farmers' KAP regarding tsetse flies and AAT and identified the sociodemographic factors associated with disease awareness in southern Benin. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted between September and December 2024 among 384 randomly selected goat, sheep, and pig farmers from six communes in southern Benin. Data were collected using a structured, pretested questionnaire administered through the KoboCollect platform. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize respondents' characteristics and KAP outcomes. Associations between sociodemographic variables and knowledge were assessed using chi-square tests, while multivariable logistic regression identified independent predictors of knowledge. The results are presented as odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs). Statistical significance was set at Results: Among the 384 respondents, 62.24% were men, 45.57% were aged 41-50 years, and 56.77% had no formal education. Although most farmers (83.59%) correctly recognized tsetse flies, only 16.93% identified them as vectors of animal trypanosomosis, and 81.3% had never heard of the disease. Knowledge was significantly associated with sex ( Conclusions: Small ruminant and pig farmers in southern Benin generally recognize tsetse flies but have limited knowledge of their role in AAT transmission and report low adoption of effective prevention and control measures. These findings highlight the need for targeted awareness campaigns, strengthened veterinary extension services, and integrated One Health approaches to improve AAT prevention and sustainable livestock production in Benin.
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