VS 21-306 Health Management on U.S. Feedlots 2020 Study Participan

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE
VETERINARY SERVICES
NATIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM
2150 CENTRE AVE, BLDG B
FORT COLLINS, CO 80526

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HEALTH MANAGEMENT ON U.S.
FEEDLOTS 2020 STUDY PARTICIPANT
SURVEY

Thank you for participating in the National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) Health Management on U.S.
Feedlots 2020 study. The NAHMS staff would like to receive input from you regarding your participation in the study.
Please return this survey in the enclosed business-reply envelope (or to NRRC Building B, 2150 Centre Ave., Fort Collins, CO,
80526-8117) within 10 days. We value your opinion, so please take a few minutes to complete this evaluation.

ABOUT THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT ON U.S. FEEDLOTS 2020 STUDY
1. Before your participation in the Health Management on U.S. Feedlots 2020 Study, had you ever heard of the USDA’s National
Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS)? .......................................................................
1 Yes 3 No
2. Had you heard about the NAHMS Health Management on U.S. Feedlots 2020 Study prior to receiving the invitation to
participate? [Check all that apply.]
1 Yes, from a magazine (specify: ______________________________)
2 Yes, at a conference (specify: ______________________________)
3 Yes, on a website (specify: _________________________________)
5 Word of mouth (friend, veterinarian, etc.)
6 Radio/TV
7 Other (specify: ___________________________________)
8 Had not heard of this study
3. Why did you participate in the Health Management on U.S. Feedlots 2020 study? [Check all that apply.]
1 To help the feedlot industry in general
2 To be able to compare my responses to national estimates
3 Encouraged by industry leaders
4 Other (specify: ___________________________________)
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements:
4. The lengths of the questionnaires were acceptable to me.
1 Strongly Disagree 2 Disagree 3 Neither Agree or Disagree 4 Agree 5 Strongly Agree
5. The questionnaires in my opinion covered information important to the feedlot industry.
1 Strongly Disagree 2 Disagree 3 Neither Agree or Disagree 4 Agree 5 Strongly Agree
6. It was easy and convenient to make an appointment with the NASS representative to complete the Phase I Questionnaire.
1 Strongly Disagree 2 Disagree 3 Neither Agree or Disagree 4 Agree 5 Strongly Agree
7. The NASS representative clearly explained the expectations and benefits of participation in the study and effectively helped
me complete the first questionnaire.
1 Strongly Disagree 2 Disagree 3 Neither Agree or Disagree 4 Agree 5 Strongly Agree
8. For the Phase 2 questionnaire, it was easy and convenient to make an appointment with the representative from USDA VS
1 Strongly Disagree 2 Disagree 3 Neither Agree or Disagree 4 Agree 5 Strongly Agree

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9. The representative from VS or CDFA effectively helped me complete the second questionnaire.
1 Strongly Disagree 2 Disagree 3 Neither Agree or Disagree 4 Agree 5 Strongly Agree
10. Were there questions in the questionnaires that you felt were not useful? If so, what topics did they cover?
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11. Were there topics not in the questionnaires that you felt should have been included? If so, what topics would you like to see
added to future studies?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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1 Yes 3 No
12. Would you participate in another NAHMS study if asked? .................................................
Why or why not?
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13. Are there any incentives to participate that USDA could provide that would increase the likelihood of your participation in
future studies? Please list:
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
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ABOUT YOU
1.

In what State is your feedlot operation located?

2.

Indicate the number of cattle currently in your herd:
1 50-999
2 1000 or more

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Please provide any additional comments or suggestions:

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To view the results of the Health Management on U.S. Feedlots 2020 study and all past NAHMS studies, please visit the NAHMS
website at:
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/monitoring-and-surveillance/nahms
Thank you very much for sharing your feedback! It is much appreciated.

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