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    Assessment of the impact of agricultural extension training on COVID-19 in the meat supply chain in Puerto Rico
    (2022-12-08) Rodriguez Bordoy, Gabriel; Latorre Acevedo, José R.; College of Agricultural Sciences; Latorre Esteves, Magda; Domenech Pérez, Katherine I.; Department of Animal Science; Boglio Martínez, Rafael A.
    The COVID 19 pandemic has caused many effects in different sectors around the world. Supply chains is one of the areas that is facing many difficulties due to confinement, deaths from COVID-19 and lack of raw materials. In the United States and Puerto Rico, this sector was affected, due to the shortage of labor and other services. The purpose of this research is to assess how COVID-19 has affected the meat supply chain in Puerto Rico. Educational, economic, social, and microbiological areas were studied. A total of 12 meat industries and 120 individuals in Puerto Rico participated in the study. The process was carried out in different stages: sampling in two stages, answering the questionnaire (pre and posttest) and training. Within the results on the general knowledge of COVID-19, 98% of those surveyed keep 6 feet between their peers, 94% indicate that the virus spreads from person to person, and 22% were unaware that the virus can be transmitted through respiratory droplets, contaminated surfaces, and nasal secretions. 99% answered that they remain at home if they test positive for the disease and 97% are aware that an asymptomatic person can infect others. Regarding the genetic presence of SARS-COV-2, in the first sample, 100% negativity was obtained and in the second test, one (1) location was positive. The socioeconomic findings showed that 57% received guidance on COVID-19 by PROSHA, the Department of Health or the company. 50% revealed that May was the month with the greatest impact during the quarantine and 97% were affected in the acquisition of labor, purchase and obtaining raw material. Finally, the 75% increase in the costs of the final product caused by the pandemic effects. To conclude, this study showed that the participating location carried out techniques for the prevention, management, and control of the COVID-19 virus in their institutions. In addition, employees demonstrated adherence to them, which facilitates the implementation of these measures. Despite these determinations, it is very important to continue with protection measures, increase hygiene and disinfection techniques to reduce the risk of spreading infections.