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. 2015 Feb 10;10(2):e0117318. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0117318

Table 4. Descriptive results of self-reported practices among dairy farmers in the urban and peri-urban area of Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

Category n %
Does the respondent sell unpasteurized milk or unpasteurized milk products direct to consumers (n = 438) Yes 76 17
No 362 83
How frequent does the respondent sell unpasteurized milk or unpasteurized milk products (n = 76) Every day 50 66
One to two times per week 14 18
Once a month/sometimes 12 16
Does the respondent consume unpasteurized milk or unpasteurized milk products (n = 441) Yes 123 28
No 318 72
Who in the household assist during calving (n = 441) Female 246 56
Male 138 31
Female & Male 56 13
Always call veterinarian 1 0.2
Who does the respondent talk to about animal health issues (n = 441) Family member/friend 229 52
Veterinarian 212 48
What does the respondent do with dead cattle fetuses (n = 441) Bury 413 94
Call veterinarian 9 2
Feed for dog 7 1.6
Burn 2 0.5
Don´t know 10 2.3
Does the respondent use protection when dealing with cows having an abortion or with aborted materials (n = 441) Use gloves 93 21
Wash hands 344 78
Always call veterinarian 1 0.2
No / Don´t know 3 0.7
If the respondent buys a new cattle, does he/she take any action to assure it is healthy (n = 441) No 280 63
Use more experienced people in village 142 32
Use veterinary inspection 19 4.3
What does the respondent do if a cattle is sick/ shows signs of disease (n = 441) Seek veterinary assistance 359 81
Treat 77 17
Slaughter 4 0.9
Don´t know 1 0.2