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Thompson, P. N. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2268-9748
Grewar, J. D. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4496-8051
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Funding for this research was provided by:
Deltamune
James Cook University
Article History
Received: 6 September 2024
Accepted: 18 February 2025
First Online: 25 March 2025
Declarations
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: The scientific integrity and ethical considerations of this study were reviewed by the Research Ethics Committee of the University of Pretoria (UP), (Approval Certificate: REC082-21). The Animal Ethics Committee of UP evaluated all aspects of animal experimentation, while the Research Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Humanities of UP assessed the various aspects of farmer participation.
: Participation in the study was on a voluntary basis and the necessary steps were taken to ensure confidentiality. Informed consent was obtained from the dairy farmers participating in the study.
: Not applicable
: The authors did not use any artificial intelligence assisted technologies in the writing process.
: The authors have no relevant financial or non-financial interests to disclose.