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Farm size and biosecurity measures associated with Strongylus vulgaris infection in horses

SND-ID: 2024-70. Version: 1. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5878/jcmx-cm10

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Creator/Principal investigator(s)

Ylva Hedberg Alm - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, University Animal Hospital orcid

Eva Tydén - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Animal Biosciences orcid

Frida Martin - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Departent of Animal Biosciences orcid

Jessica Lernå - Distriktsveterinärerna

Peter Halvarsson - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Department of animal biosciences orcid

Research principal

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences - Department of animal biosciences rorId

Principal's reference number

SLU.abh.2024.IÄ-6

Description

The dataset contains raw data from a survey study aimed at investigating the incidence and risk factors associated with large bloodworm infection. The data also contains a file with the zip code of where the respondent lives and the GPS coordinates of the zip code. The postal code data has been separated from the other data and has been processed separately from the survey's raw data.

Data contains personal data

No

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Method and outcome

Unit of analysis

Population

Data has been collected from horse owners via an open questionnaire.

Time Method

Sampling procedure

Non-probability: Availability
The survey was conducted using an internet-based platform called Netigate. The survey was distributed via specific equine-oriented websites and social media channels between May 21 and September 1, 2022. The target population consisted of owners or managers of Swedish equine premises. The questionnaire primarily comprised closed-ended questions with predetermined answer choices, with some questions linked by branching logic. Before distribution, a test version of the questionnaire was evaluated by individuals with professional equine backgrounds.

Time period(s) investigated

2022-05-21 – 2022-09-01

Variables

28

Response rate/participation rate

51%

1392 persons opened the questionnaire link, of which 716 answered the control question to be included in the survey. 706 stated a plausible postal code.

Data format / data structure

Data collection
  • Mode of collection: Self-administered questionnaire: web based
  • Description of the mode of collection: The survey was conducted using an internet-based platform called Netigate. The survey was distributed via specific equine-oriented websites and social media channels between May 21 and September 1, 2022. The target population consisted of owners or managers of Swedish equine premises. The questionnaire primarily comprised closed-ended questions with predetermined answer choices, with some questions linked by branching logic. Before distribution, a test version of the questionnaire was evaluated by individuals with professional equine backgrounds.
  • Time period(s) for data collection: 2022-05-21 – 2022-09-01
  • Data collector: Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences rorId
  • Source of the data: Population group
Geographic coverage

Geographic spread

Geographic location: Sweden

Administrative information

Responsible department/unit

Department of animal biosciences

Funding

  • Funding agency: Swedish Norwegian Foundation for Equine Research rorId
  • Funding agency's reference number: H-15-47-097
Topic and keywords

Research area

Plants and animals (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Biological sciences (Standard för svensk indelning av forskningsämnen 2011)

Veterinary science (Standard för svensk indelning av forskningsämnen 2011)

Biota (INSPIRE topic categories)

Keywords

Administrative units, Coordinate reference systems, Horse stables, Questionnaire survey, Stongylus vulgaris

Publications

Ylva Hedberg Alm, Eva Tyden, Frida Martin, et al. Farm size and biosecurity measures associated with Strongylus vulgaris infection in horses. Authorea. April 25, 2024.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22541/au.171404292.27052166/v1

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CC BY 4.0

Versions

Version 1. 2024-05-21

Version 1: 2024-05-21

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5878/jcmx-cm10

Published: 2024-05-21