NAHMS 184 Producer Evaluation

Form Approved
O.M.B. Number
xxxx-xxxx
Approval expires
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NAHMS Swine 2006 Study
Producer Evaluation

Thank you for participating in the National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) Swine 2006
study. Although biological sampling is winding down and analyses of the data are not yet completed, the
NAHMS staff would like to get your input regarding your participation in the study at this time.
Your copy of the first national report from the study has been included with this evaluation. Additional
reports will be released during the next several months. National summaries of biological testing results
will be released in 2007. All national study reports are posted on our Web site at
www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/ceah/ncahs (click on Swine).
Please return this survey in the enclosed business-reply envelope (or to 2150 Centre Ave., Bldg. B, MS
2E7, Fort Collins, CO 80526-8117) at your earliest convenience. We value your opinion, so please take
just a few minutes to complete this evaluation.

ABOUT THE SWINE 2006 STUDY
1. Before your participation in the Swine 2006 study, had you ever heard of:
a. The USDA’s National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS)? .............................
b. The Swine 2006 study? (e.g., at meetings or in magazine/newspaper articles) ............

Yes
Yes

No
No

2. Why did you participate in the Swine 2006 study? (Check all that apply.)
To help the pork industry in general
To benefit personally from the study
Encouraged by industry leaders
Other (specify: ______________________________________)
3. Rate the importance of the following individual participant benefits in your decision to participate in the
study:
a. National study results............................................................................
Low
Medium
High
b. Blood testing..........................................................................................
Low
Medium
High
c. Fecal testing ..........................................................................................
Low
Medium
High
4. What else would have encouraged you to participate in this study (such as information on specific
diseases or tests for specific diseases/conditions)? Please specify:

5. Would you recommend participation in a NAHMS study to other pork producers?................
Why?

Yes

No

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6. Would you participate in another NAHMS study if asked? .....................................................

Yes

No

7. Rate the service of the NAHMS Data Collector(s) who conducted the interviews.
Consider the person’s courtesy, customer understanding, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Comments:

8. Rate the Data Collector’s understanding and respect for your time during the study.
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Comments:

9. Were the expectations and benefits of your participation in the study clearly described? .....
Comments:

10. Rate the benefits of participating in the study to your operation:..................

Low

Yes

Medium

No

High

ABOUT THE BIOLOGICAL TESTING
11. Were any biological samples, such as blood and/or feces, taken on
your premises by a NAHMS Data Collector?..........................................................................

Yes

No

12. If Yes, rate your confidence in the Data Collector’s ability to properly collect and handle the sample:
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
13. Would you agree to participate in a followup study IF national biological
testing results and health interest of the pork industry indicate one
would be beneficial?................................................................................................................

Yes

No

Additional comments or suggestions:

Thank you for participating in this study.

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