NAHMS-231 Catfish 2010 Producer Evaluation

National Animal Health
Monitoring System
2150 Centre Ave., Bldg. B
Fort Collins, CO 80526-8117

NAHMS
Catfish 2010
Producer Evaluation

Form Approved
OMB Number 0579-xxxx
Approval expires:

Thank you for completing the National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) Catfish 2010 study
questionnaire. The NAHMS staff would like to receive your input regarding your participation in the study.
Your copies of the national reports and info sheets from this study are included with this evaluation. All
national study reports are posted on our Web page at http://nahms.aphis.usda.gov (click on Aquaculture).
Please return this survey in the enclosed business reply envelope (or to NRRC Building B, 2150 Centre Ave.,
Fort Collins, CO 80526-8117) within 10 days. We value your opinion, so please take just a few minutes to
complete this evaluation
ABOUT THE CATFISH 2010 STUDY
1. Before your participation in the Catfish 2010 study, had you ever heard of:
a. The USDA’s National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS)?

Yes

No

b. The Catfish 2010 study? (e.g., at meetings or in magazine/newsletter articles)

Yes

No

2. Why did you participate in the Catfish 2010 study? (Check all that apply.)
To help the catfish industry in general
To benefit personally from the study
Encouraged by industry leaders
Other: Please specify:
_______________________________________________________________________
3. What else would have encouraged you to participate in this study (such as information on specific diseases
or tests for specific diseases/conditions)? Please specify:
_____________________________________________________
4. Would you recommend participation in a NAHMS study to other catfish producers?
Why?

Yes

No

5. Would you participate in another NAHMS study if asked?
Why?

Yes

No

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this
information collection is 0579-XX. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average .25 hours
per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete
and review the information collected.

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6. Rate the service of the NASS Data Collector(s) who conducted the interviews. Consider the person’s
courtesy, customer understanding, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Comments:

7. Rate the Data Collector’s understanding and respect for your time during the study.
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Comments:

8. Were the expectations and benefits of your participation in the study clearly described?
Comments:

Yes

No

9. Rate the benefits to your operation for participating in the study.
Low
Medium
High

10. Would you agree to participate in biological testing of fish samples, water quality, or feed if it were offered
in future studies?
Yes
No

ABOUT YOU
11. In what state is your catfish operation located? _______________________________
12. Indicate the number of surface acres on your operation.
Less than 50
50-149
150 or more
Additional comments or suggestions:

Thank you for participating in the Catfish 2010 study and sharing your opinions with us.
Please return in the enclosed envelope.