Shaping dairy farm vaccination decisions: Social pressure and veterinary influence New study looks at key factors influencing vaccination intentions among Israeli dairy farmers25 September 2024 25 September 2024 3 minute read 3 minute read By: By: Hebrew University AsiaA new study has identified key factors influencing vaccination intentions among Israeli dairy farmers. The research, crucial for optimizing voluntary vaccination programs, compared five diseases affecting dairy cattle: Botulism, Bovine Ephemeral Fever, Brucellosis, Lumpy Skin Disease, and Rabies. Effective vaccination is vital for epidemic control, especially in voluntary vaccination contexts. "The study highlights the multifaceted influences on farmers' vaccination intentions, particularly the prevailing impact of perceived social pressure," he said. Influences on dairy farmers' vaccination choices, with a spotlight on the Veterinarian impact” is now available in Preventive Veterinary Medicine and can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2024.106262.