1Scientist, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
2Principal Scientist, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
3Senior Scientist, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
*Corresponding author email id: shrutikush0983@gmail.com
Online Published on 13 September, 2022.
The toxic plants are affecting the health of dairy animals and income of dairy farmers. Many of the plants which adversely affect the animal health are found in vicinity of the farmers. Sometimes, the farmers lack information regarding those toxic plants and it comes to feed of animal whereas sometime due to accidental ingestion the animals are affected. Thus, an attempt was made to develop the knowledge test regarding plant toxicity in dairy animals. The knowledge test consists of 21 statements. Reliability of the test was measured by using Spearman Brown formula (0.851) as well as Cronbach’s alpha (0.817). The overall test content validity index was 0.928. Thus reliability and validity of the test indicates its consistency and precision of the results. The developed test will held in assessing the knowledge level of farmers regarding plant toxicity and accordingly the awareness and training programmes can be planned.
Dairy farmers, Knowledge test, Plant toxicity, Reliability, Validity
