Q fever Questionnaire Local Land Services

Q fever is a an illness caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii.

Coxiella burnetii is a bacterium that can cause an illness in people called Q fever and reproductive problems in livestock.
The bacterium is mostly spread by airborne transmission. Organisms are shed into the environment from infected animals, especially domestic ruminants in birthing material, faeces, urine and milk. Other domestic animals and wildlife may carry and shed the organism. The bacteria remain viable in the environment for extended periods of time and may be carried on inanimate objects such as clothing, boots, animal bedding, feed and wool.
A vaccine is available to protect people against Q fever.
For further information please see the NSW Health Factsheet on Q fever: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Factsheets/qfever.PDF
This survey is being conducted by Lucienne Downs District Veterinarian with Central Tablelands Local Land Services, Orange. The purpose of the study is to increase awareness of this disease. Participation in this survey is voluntary and all data will be de-identified and kept securely. The findings may be published but will not identify participants.

Please contact me on 0417043966 or lucienne.downs@lls.nsw.gov.au if you require any more information or would like to discuss this survey.

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* 1. Have you heard of Q fever?

yes

don't know

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* 2. Have you been vaccinated against Q fever?

yes

don't know

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* 3. Have you been diagnosed with Q fever?

yes

don't know

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* 4. Have you been tested prior to vaccination and found to be exposed?

yes

don't know

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* 5. Would you consider consulting your doctor for Q fever screening and diagnosis?

yes

not applicable (already vaccinated)

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* 6. If not vaccinated, can you give a reason?

Not considered important

Did not know about it

Unable to get vaccinated

Too costly

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What is your age?

18 to 24

25 to 34

35 to 44

45 to 54

55 to 64

65 to 74

75 or older

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* 8. What is your gender?

Female

Male

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* 9. What is your primary occupation (paid or unpaid)?

Primary production of livestock eg.Cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, alpacas, deer, horses etc

Abattoir work

Veterinary work - eg veterinarian, nurse, receptionist, kennel hand or other

Shearer, wool classer, work in shearing sheds

Stock agent or working for a stock agent

Work in saleyards

Other work with animals

Do not work with animals but have regular contact with animals

Do not have contact with animals at work or outside work

If other please specify

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* 10. If you manage or work on a a livestock enterprise please indicate whether any of the following biosecurity measures are followed (Please select any that apply).

Only purchase stock from trusted sources

Request a national vendor declaration or heath declaration and treatment history for purchased stock

Isolate and observe stock for at least 7 days

Have developed a pest and feral animal control program

Maintain boundary fences to prevent stock straying

Question not applicable to me

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Have you spent time in any of the following fields (secondary job, work-experience, volunteer)? Note: more than one answer can be chosen.

Primary production of livestock

Abattoir

Veterinary

Wildlife care

Companion animal breeding

Animal shelter

Pet shop

Shearer, wool classer, work in shearing sheds

Farm worker/manager

Other

If other please specify

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* 12. Have you ever assisted an animal give birth?

yes

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* 13. What type of animal did you assist (more than one answer possible)

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* 14. Did you wear any personal protective equipment?

gloves

mask

apron or overalls

gumboots

Other (please specify)

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* 15. Have you consumed raw (unpasteurised) milk?

Yes

If yes, please indicate how often raw milk is consumed.

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* 16. If you live or work on a farm, do you run a feedlot?

Yes

Not applicable

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* 17. If you live or work on a farm, do you run a dairy enterprise?

Yes

Not applicable

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* 18. If you live or work on a farm, can you give a brief description of the enterprise (size, type and number of animals, type of activities).

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* 19. Have you ever seen ticks on your livestock?

Yes

If yes, do you use any method of control?

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* 20. Do you home-slaughter stock or assist in the process?

Yes

If yes, please indicate how often.

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* 21. If you manage a property, have you introduced new stock in the past 12 months?

Yes

Not applicable

Please indicate type of stock purcahsed:

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* 22. Do you agist stock on your property?

Yes

Not applicable

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* 23. Do you lend stock to other producers that is then bought back to your property?

Yes

Not applicable

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* 24. Do you see kangaroos on your property?

Yes

No applicable

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* 25. Do you see feral or pest animals on your property

Yes

Not applicable

Please specify (fox, rabbit, pig, wild dog, goat, etc):

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* 26. If you breed stock on your property, have you identified an increased abortion or stillbirth rate in the past?

Yes

No applicable

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* 27. If yes to above, was a veterinarian consulted?

Yes

No applicable

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* 28. If yes, was a diagnosis reached?

Yes

No applicable

what was the diagnosis?

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* 29. Is the property where you live or work within 5km of a town with more than 9000 people.

Yes

Not applicable to me

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* 30. What size is your property (property where you reside or work)

Not applicable to me

Smaller than 5 hectares

5 hectares or more but less than 10 hectares

10 hectares or more but less than 50 hectares

50 hectares or more but less than 100 hectares

100 hectares or more but less than 500 hectares

More than 500 hectares.

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* 31. What is your postcode?

Thank you for your time in completing this survey.