Assessing effective strategies for CAHW programs

Community Village Animal Health Workers programs (CAHW programs) provide basic animal health and production services to livestock keepers in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. They bridge a gap in areas where public and private veterinary services do not have the capacity to intervene regularly, improving the livelihoods of millions of families.

In collaboration with Veterinarians Without Borders (VWB), the Department of Clinical Studies at the Ontario Veterinary College is conducting a research project aimed at identifying the most effective strategies/frameworks for CAHW programs globally. Through surveys and interviews, the researchers aim to gather insights and opinions on optimal strategies/frameworks to address systemic issues, enhance community engagement, and promote the sustainability of CAHW programs.

The department is seeking participants who have previously been or are currently an implementer or coordinators for a Community/Village Animal Health Worker (CAHW) program to complete a 20-minute anonymous online survey hosted through Qualtrics. Asking a series of questions relating to the structure of, and your perspective on the CAHW program that you have previously been or are currently involved in.

> To participate, please follow this link: https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Ojbl90047QfIAm 

Additionally, the researchers are looking for participants who have previously been or are currently involved in a CAHW program as animal health workers to participate in a voluntary, virtual one-to-one interview lasting 30-60 minutes. During the interview, you will be asked about your perspectives and experiences of the CAHW program (participants' identities will be safeguarded).

> To participate in one-on-one interviews: https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1GDGDSyyU0tEwdM 

This study has been reviewed by the University of Guelph Research Ethics Board to ensure compliance with federal guidelines for research involving human participants.