Knowledge, attitudes, and practices on porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome of smallhold swine raisers in selected lo calities of leyte province

Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) is a viral disease that causes significant production and economic losses to swine raisers. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of backyard and small-hold swine raisers in Leyte towards PRRS. Data were gathered from 104 small-hold and backyard swine raisers in 11 localities in Leyte through questionnaire-interview. KAP levels were determined by performing descriptive statistics. Predictors and associated variables were verified through univariate and multivariate regression analyses. The majority of the respondents have poor knowledge (90, 86.54%) and practices (88, 84.62%) on PRRS. Nevertheless, majority (65, 62.5%) have good attitudes towards the control and prevention of PRRS. Education (p<0.0001) and the number of years of experience (1-5 years, 6-10 years, and 16-20 years; p < 0.0001) in raising pigs seem to have an important role in the knowledge and practices of the farmers. Information, education, and communication (IEC) campaigns on PRRS can be a very helpful tool to educate the farmers and improve their knowledge and practices on economically important swine diseases.