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Research on attitudes to veterinary medicines

Online survey among European citizens July 2016

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71% 17% 12%

Q 5: With the following question, we are trying to find out what people know about animal medicines, including vaccines (for farm animals as well as pets) as used in the European Union. It is important to tell us if you DON'T know anything/much about the topic in the questions Please let us know whether you are aware of the following:

n = 6013

Awareness: Farm animals are vaccinated to prevent them becoming sick.

74% 15% 11%

n = 1000 Don‘t know Yes, I am aware of this No, I‘m not aware of this

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66% 19% 15%

Q 5: With the following question, we are trying to find out what people know about animal medicines, including vaccines (for farm animals as well as pets) as used in the European Union. It is important to tell us if you DON'T know anything/much about the topic in the questions Please let us know whether you are aware of the following:

n = 6013

Awareness: Farm animals are given medicines other than vaccines to treat them when they are sick.

75% 14% 12%

n = 1000 Don‘t know Yes, I am aware of this No, I‘m not aware of this 4

62% 22% 16%

Q 5: With the following question, we are trying to find out what people know about animal medicines, including vaccines (for farm animals as well as pets) as used in the European Union. It is important to tell us if you DON'T know anything/much about the topic in the questions Please let us know whether you are aware of the following:

n = 6013

Awareness: Farm animals are given medicines to prevent internal parasites such as worms.

70% 17% 14%

n = 1000 Don‘t know Yes, I am aware of this No, I‘m not aware of this

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52% 29% 20%

Q 5: With the following question, we are trying to find out what people know about animal medicines, including vaccines (for farm animals as well as pets) as used in the European Union. It is important to tell us if you DON'T know anything/much about the topic in the questions Please let us know whether you are aware of the following:

n = 6013

Awareness: Farm animals are given medicines to prevent external parasites.

62% 21% 17%

n = 1000 Don‘t know Yes, I am aware of this No, I‘m not aware of this 6

75% 15% 10%

Q 5: With the following question, we are trying to find out what people know about animal medicines, including vaccines (for farm animals as well as pets) as used in the European Union. It is important to tell us if you DON'T know anything/much about the topic in the questions Please let us know whether you are aware of the following:

n = 6013

Awareness: Pets are given medicines other than vaccines to treat them when they are sick.

86% 9% 6%

n = 1000 Don‘t know Yes, I am aware of this No, I‘m not aware of this

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83% 11% 6%

Q 5: With the following question, we are trying to find out what people know about animal medicines, including vaccines (for farm animals as well as pets) as used in the European Union. It is important to tell us if you DON'T know anything/much about the topic in the questions Please let us know whether you are aware of the following:

n = 6013

Awareness: Pets are given vaccines to prevent them becoming sick.

81% 12% 7%

n = 1000 Don‘t know Yes, I am aware of this No, I‘m not aware of this 8

79% 14% 7%

Q 5: With the following question, we are trying to find out what people know about animal medicines, including vaccines (for farm animals as well as pets) as used in the European Union. It is important to tell us if you DON'T know anything/much about the topic in the questions Please let us know whether you are aware of the following:

n = 6013

Awareness: Pets are given medicines to prevent internal parasites such as worms.

88% 8%5%

n = 1000 Don‘t know Yes, I am aware of this No, I‘m not aware of this

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76% 15% 10%

Q 5: With the following question, we are trying to find out what people know about animal medicines, including vaccines (for farm animals as well as pets) as used in the European Union. It is important to tell us if you DON'T know anything/much about the topic in the questions Please let us know whether you are aware of the following:

n = 6013

Awareness: Pets are given medicines to prevent external parasites such as fleas or ticks.

85% 8% 6%

n = 1000 Don‘t know Yes, I am aware of this No, I‘m not aware of this 10

62% 19% 20%

Q 5: With the following question, we are trying to find out what people know about animal medicines, including vaccines (for farm animals as well as pets) as used in the European Union. It is important to tell us if you DON'T know anything/much about the topic in the questions Please let us know whether you are aware of the following:

n = 6013

Awareness: Animal medicines are tested and reviewed before being allowed to be sold.

61% 16% 24%

n = 1000 Don‘t know Yes, I am aware of this No, I‘m not aware of this

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48% 27% 25%

Q 5: With the following question, we are trying to find out what people know about animal medicines, including vaccines (for farm animals as well as pets) as used in the European Union. It is important to tell us if you DON'T know anything/much about the topic in the questions Please let us know whether you are aware of the following:

n = 6013

Awareness: The prescription and sale of animal medicines is strictly regulated.

53% 22% 26%

n = 1000 Don‘t know Yes, I am aware of this No, I‘m not aware of this 12

55% 24% 22%

Q 5: With the following question, we are trying to find out what people know about animal medicines, including vaccines (for farm animals as well as pets) as used in the European Union. It is important to tell us if you DON'T know anything/much about the topic in the questions Please let us know whether you are aware of the following:

n = 6013

Awareness: The use of antibiotics in farm animals is regulated and controlled by national authorities.

51% 24% 25%

n = 1000 Don‘t know Yes, I am aware of this No, I‘m not aware of this

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Concerns: I have concerns about… …the use of medicines to treat sick farm animals.

Does not apply at all Completely applies

13% 8% 17% 11% 13% 12% 20% 20% 16% 18% 7% 14% 5% 12% 8% 6%

Q 6: Thinking about the following topics related to the use of animal medicines, food safety and public health. Do you have any concerns?

n = 1000 n = 6013

3,6 4,3 1 2 3 4 6 7 5

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Concerns: I have concerns about… …the use of vaccines to prevent farm animals from becoming sick.

Q 6: Thinking about the following topics related to the use of animal medicines, food safety and public health. Do you have any concerns?

3,7

Mean Does not apply at all Completely applies

12% 15% 14% 20% 16% 9% 6% 8% 1 2 3 4 6 7 5

Don‘t know n = 1000

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Concerns: I have concerns about… …the amount of antibiotics being given to farm animals.

Q 6: Thinking about the following topics related to the use of animal medicines, food safety and public health. Do you have any concerns?

n = 6013

4,8 5,3

Mean Does not apply at all Completely applies

5% 6% 4% 9% 6% 15% 12% 18% 19% 16% 22% 20% 28% 12% 6% 1 2 3 4 6 7 5

Don‘t know n = 1000 16

Concerns: I have concerns about… …antibiotic-resistant bacteria from farm animals being passed to people.

Q 6: Thinking about the following topics related to the use of animal medicines, food safety and public health. Do you have any concerns?

n = 6013

5,0 5,3

Mean Does not apply at all Completely applies

4% 6% 4% 8% 7% 14% 13% 21% 19% 17% 21% 23% 29% 8% 5% 1 2 3 4 6 7 5

Don‘t know n = 1000

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5% 7% 8% 14% 15% 13% 15% 6% 9% 5% 55% 42%

Farmers have implemented alternative measures and tools in order to reduce the use of antibiotics in farm animals.

Does not apply at all

Q 12: In the following section you will see some statements about the use of antibiotics in farm animals. Please state your point of view on a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 means “does not apply at all” and 7 means “completely applies”.

n = 6013

4,4 4,4

Mean Does not apply at all Completely applies

1 2 3 4 6 7 5

Don‘t know n = 1000 18

Concerns: I have concerns about… …residues from animal medicines getting into the food I eat.

Q 6: Thinking about the following topics related to the use of animal medicines, food safety and public health. Do you have any concerns?

n = 6013

4,8 5,2

Mean Does not apply at all Completely applies

5% 8% 5% 8% 7% 15% 12% 19% 21% 18% 21% 20% 27% 7% 4% 1 2 3 4 6 7 5

Don‘t know n = 1000

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6% 4% 4% 4% 6% 5% 12% 10% 13% 15% 9% 14% 11% 18% 40% 31%

Concerns: Farm animals are given antibiotics to make them grow faster even though antibiotics are banned in Europe for growth promotion.

Q 7: In the following section you will see some statements about the use of animal medicines (farm animals as well as pets). Please state your point of view on a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 means “does not apply at all” and 7 means “completely applies”.

n = 6013

4,5 5,1

Mean Does not apply at all Completely applies

1 2 3 4 6 7 5

Don‘t know n = 1000 20

8% 8% 19% 17% 31% 25% 36% 41% 5% 5%

Attitudes: A healthy farm animal will produce better quality products (e.g. milk).

Q 7: In the following section you will see some statements about the use of animal medicines (farm animals as well as pets). Please state your point of view on a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 means “does not apply at all” and 7 means “completely applies”.

n = 6013

5,9 5,9

Mean Does not apply at all Completely applies

1 2 3 4 6 7 5

Don‘t know n = 1000

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3% 10% 19% 24% 35% 7%

Attitudes: Thinking about farm animals, it is better to prevent disease than to cure it.

Q 8: In the following section you will see some statements about disease prevention and the vaccination of animals (farm animals as well as pets). Please state your point of view on a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 means “does not apply at all” and 7 means “completely applies”.

5,7

Mean Does not apply at all Completely applies

1 2 3 4 6 7 5

Don‘t know n = 1000 22

3% 8% 19% 24% 39% 5%

Attitudes: Thinking about pets, it is better to prevent disease than to cure it.

Q 8: In the following section you will see some statements about disease prevention and the vaccination of animals (farm animals as well as pets). Please state your point of view on a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 means “does not apply at all” and 7 means “completely applies”.

5,8

Mean Does not apply at all Completely applies

1 2 3 4 6 7 5

Don‘t know n = 1000

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4% 8% 11% 16% 18% 23% 21% 46% 39% 4% 5%

Attitudes: It is important to regularly use tick and flea prevention when keeping a pet.

Q 8: In the following section you will see some statements about disease prevention and the vaccination of animals (farm animals as well as pets). Please state your point of view on a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 means “does not apply at all” and 7 means “completely applies”.

n = 6013

6,0 5,7

Mean Does not apply at all Completely applies

1 2 3 4 6 7 5

Don‘t know n = 1000 24

4% 4% 5% 11% 13% 20% 19% 22% 19% 31% 28% 8% 9%

Attitudes: Pets should be vaccinated regularly just like our children.

Q 8: In the following section you will see some statements about disease prevention and the vaccination of animals (farm animals as well as pets). Please state your point of view on a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 means “does not apply at all” and 7 means “completely applies”.

n = 6013

5,5 5,3

Mean Does not apply at all Completely applies

1 2 3 4 6 7 5

Don‘t know n = 1000

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4%4% 5% 6% 13% 15% 22% 19% 19% 16% 22% 19% 15% 17%

Attitudes: Farm animals should be vaccinated regularly just like our children.

Q 8: In the following section you will see some statements about disease prevention and the vaccination of animals (farm animals as well as pets). Please state your point of view on a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 means “does not apply at all” and 7 means “completely applies”.

n = 6013

5,3 5,0

Mean Does not apply at all Completely applies

1 2 3 4 6 7 5

Don‘t know n = 1000 26

5% 4% 4% 5% 5% 7% 14% 14% 20% 19% 18% 18% 29% 28% 6% 6%

Concerns: Pets have the same right to receive medicines as people.

Q 7: In the following section you will see some statements about the use of animal medicines (farm animals as well as pets). Please state your point of view on a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 means “does not apply at all” and 7 means “completely applies”.

n = 6013

5,2 5,2

Mean Does not apply at all Completely applies

1 2 3 4 6 7 5

Don‘t know n = 1000

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5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 7% 16% 17% 20% 20% 16% 16% 25% 23% 8% 8%

Concerns: Farm animals have the same right to receive medicines as people.

Q 7: In the following section you will see some statements about the use of animal medicines (farm animals as well as pets). Please state your point of view on a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 means “does not apply at all” and 7 means “completely applies”.

n = 6013

5,1 5,0

Mean Does not apply at all Completely applies

1 2 3 4 6 7 5

Don‘t know n = 1000 28

7% 17% 20% 30% 24% 21% 17% 18% 12% 9% 14%

Concerns: Medicines have a positive impact

• n the welfare of pets.

Q 7: In the following section you will see some statements about the use of animal medicines (farm animals as well as pets). Please state your point of view on a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 means “does not apply at all” and 7 means “completely applies”.

n = 6013

5,3 4,9

Mean Does not apply at all Completely applies

1 2 3 4 6 7 5

Don‘t know n = 1000

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4%5% 5% 10% 21% 21% 28% 21% 15% 12% 11% 7% 19% 20%

Concerns: Medicines have a positive impact

• n the welfare of farm animals.

Q 7: In the following section you will see some statements about the use of animal medicines (farm animals as well as pets). Please state your point of view on a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 means “does not apply at all” and 7 means “completely applies”.

n = 6013

5,0 4,5

Mean Does not apply at all Completely applies

1 2 3 4 6 7 5

Don‘t know n = 1000 30

Pets vs. farm animals

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4% 8% 5% 10% 11% 12% 21% 21% 17% 15% 9% 9% 4% 5% 29% 21%

Concerns: Medicines given to farm animals make food safer.

Q 7: In the following section you will see some statements about the use of animal medicines (farm animals as well as pets). Please state your point of view on a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 means “does not apply at all” and 7 means “completely applies”.

n = 6013

4,2 3,9

Mean Does not apply at all Completely applies

1 2 3 4 6 7 5

Don‘t know n = 1000 32

4%5% 5% 10% 21% 21% 28% 21% 15% 12% 11% 7% 19% 20%

Concerns: Medicines have a positive impact

• n the welfare of farm animals.

Q 7: In the following section you will see some statements about the use of animal medicines (farm animals as well as pets). Please state your point of view on a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 means “does not apply at all” and 7 means “completely applies”.

n = 6013

5,0 4,5

Mean Does not apply at all Completely applies

1 2 3 4 6 7 5

Don‘t know n = 1000

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Concerns: I have concerns about… …diseases from pets being passed on to people.

Q 6: Thinking about the following topics related to the use of animal medicines, food safety and public health. Do you have any concerns?

n = 6013

4,4 4,5

Mean Does not apply at all Completely applies

6% 5% 11% 11% 12% 12% 18% 17% 22% 19% 14% 14% 14% 17% 4% 4% 1 2 3 4 6 7 5

Don‘t know n = 1000 34

5% 4% 8% 13% 15% 19% 17% 17% 14% 12% 9% 32% 30%

Attitudes: The manufacturers of animal medicines comply with all legal requirements for the production, distribution and sale of animal medicines.

Q 9: In the following section you will see some statements about the role of animal owners, veterinarians and manufacturers of animal medicines. Please state your point of view on a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 means “does not apply at all” and 7 means “completely applies”.

n = 6013

5,1 4,7

Mean Does not apply at all Completely applies

1 2 3 4 6 7 5

Don‘t know n = 1000

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Setting the record straight: The benefits of veterinary medicines for farm animals and pets

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Attitudes: British farmers care for the health and welfare of their animals.

Q 9: In the following section you will see some statements about the role of animal owners, veterinarians and manufacturers of animal medicines. Please state your point of view on a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 means “does not apply at all” and 7 means “completely applies”.

5,4

Mean Does not apply at all Completely applies

3% 15% 25% 25% 20% 10% 1 2 3 4 6 7 5

Don‘t know n = 1000

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6% 9% 14% 21% 23% 29% 22% 32% 17% 7% 15%

Attitudes: Veterinarians adhere to high professional standards.

Q 9: In the following section you will see some statements about the role of animal owners, veterinarians and manufacturers of animal medicines. Please state your point of view on a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 means “does not apply at all” and 7 means “completely applies”.

n = 6013

5,8 5,2

Mean Does not apply at all Completely applies

1 2 3 4 6 7 5

Don‘t know n = 1000 38

4% 5% 6% 14% 15% 21% 18% 18% 16% 21% 19% 16% 17%

Attitudes: All new technologies should be allowed in order to help develop new medicines for animals.

Q 11: In the following section you will see some statements about the regulation and control of animal medicines. Please state your point of view on a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 means “does not apply at all” and 7 means “completely applies”.

n = 6013

5,2 5,0

Mean Does not apply at all Completely applies

1 2 3 4 6 7 5

Don‘t know n = 1000

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4% 13% 13% 22% 21% 23% 21% 28% 26% 11% 12%

Attitudes: Scientists should be allowed to use new technologies to develop new medicines.

Q 11: In the following section you will see some statements about the regulation and control of animal medicines. Please state your point of view on a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 means “does not apply at all” and 7 means “completely applies”.

n = 6013

5,6 5,5

Mean Does not apply at all Completely applies

1 2 3 4 6 7 5

Don‘t know n = 1000 40

23% 20% 29% 26% 20% 20% 14% 17% 11% 12% 4%

Call to action: How well do you feel informed by the media in general regarding the use of animal medicines?

Q 13: How well do you feel informed by the media in general regarding the use of animal medicines? Please give your answer on a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 means “Not informed at all” and 7 means “Very well informed”.

n = 6013

2,7 2,9

Mean Not informed at all Very well informed

1 2 3 4 6 7 5

n = 1000

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