Dataset of study entitled Knowledge and practices of biosecurity in aquaculture in Loumbil

Survey and observational data from 23 purposively selected fish farmers in Loumbila commune, Burkina Faso. The dataset includes demographic information, knowledge of biosecurity, and reported practices such as equipment cleaning and disposal of dead fish. It was collected using structured questionnaires and direct field observations with KoBo Toolbox.

Use Cases

• Assess biosecurity awareness among aquaculture operators based on reported knowledge scores.
• Identify critical gaps in health management practices based on documented absences like footbaths and water quality monitoring.
• Support training program development based on reported practices such as equipment cleaning and disinfection.
• Analyze demographic factors influencing biosecurity adoption based on variables like gender, age, and experience.

Strengths

• Data from 23 fish farmers provides a focused snapshot of practices in a specific region.
• Includes both survey responses and direct field observations, offering multiple data perspectives.
• Explicitly documents critical gaps such as absence of footbaths and frequent equipment sharing.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The small sample size of 23 farmers limits generalizability beyond the studied commune.

Provenance

Source

Dissinviel Stéphane KPODA

Collection Method

Structured questionnaires and direct field observations collected via KoBo Toolbox.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-11 09:32:40; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Loumbila commune, Burkina Faso