VS 21-326 Bison 2022 Study Participant Survey

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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	nahms bison 2022 study participant survey

Thank you for participating in the National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) Bison 2022 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 of concluding your participation in the study (whether that is submitting your NASS Phase survey if you are not participating in the Biologics Phase or, if you are participating in the Biologics Phase, after receiving your laboratory results). You also have the option to complete the survey electronically, which will be considered Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described on the producer informed consent.

We value your opinion, so please take a few minutes to complete this evaluation.

ABOUT THE BISON 2022 STUDY

1. Before your participation in the Bison 2022 Study, had you ever heard of the

USDA’s National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS)? ₁ Yes ₃ No

2. How did you hear about the NAHMS Bison 2022 Study? [Check all that apply.]

₁ Magazine

₂ Conference/ meeting/ producer event or webinar

₃ NAHMS Website

₄ Word of mouth (friend, vet, etc.)

₅ University Extension/ Bison Associations

₆ Other (specify: ___________________________________)

₇ Had not heard of the bison study

3. Why did you participate in the Bison 2022 study? [Check all that apply.]

₁ To help the bison industry in general

₂ To benefit personally from the study

₃ Encouraged by industry leaders

₄ Other (specify: ___________________________________)

4. Rate the importance of the following benefits in your decision

to participate in the study:

a. National study results ₁ Low ₂ Medium ₃ High

b. Parasite testing ₁ Low ₂ Medium ₃ High

c. Enteric microbe testing ₁ Low ₂ Medium ₃ High

d. Pasture forage testing ₁ Low ₂ Medium ₃ High

5. What else would have been beneficial in this study (such as information on specific

diseases or tests for specific diseases/conditions)?

6. Would you participate in another NAHMS study if asked? ₁ Yes ₃ No

Why or why not?

7. Were your expectations and benefits of your participation in the study

clearly described? ₁ Yes ₃ No

Comments:

ABOUT THE BIOLOGICAL TESTING

8. Did you participate in any biologic testing? ₁ Yes ₃ No

[If NO to question 8, SKIP to question 12.]

9. Please rate your overall satisfaction with the process of

collecting and submitting your operation’s samples ₁ Low ₂ Medium ₃ High

10. Have you or will you use the results in managing your bison? ₁ Yes ₃ No

11. Can NAHMS do anything differently to improve the process for producers? ₁ Yes ₃ No

Comments:

12. Do you feel that biological testing was an adequate

incentive to participate in the Bison 2022 study? ₁ Yes ₃ No

13. Please list other incentives that would encourage you to participate in future NAHMS studies.

Comments:

ABOUT YOU

14. In what State(s) is your bison operation located? _____

15. Indicate the number of bison currently in your operation.

₁ 1-9

₂ 10-24

₃ 25-99

₄ 100 or more

Additional comments or suggestions:

To view the results of the Bison 2022 study and all past NAHMS studies please visit the NAHMS website. (https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/monitoring-and-surveillance/nahms)

Thank you for participating in the Bison 2022 study and sharing your opinion with us.

VS Form 21-326 4
July 2022