Raising chicken is a common practice in Rural Philippines. A recent avian influenza outbreak in North Luzon has caused consequential poultry-related losses and public health concerns. Biosecurity practices are measure that control and prevents spread of avian influenza. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of lecture in improving the Biosecurity knowledge and practices of fighting cock owners in the Municipality of Tampilisan, Zamboanga Del Norte. This is a pre and post interventional study design that enrolled 34 fighting cock owners. A 12-item questionnaire and 12-item checklist were used to assess knowledge and practices of the respondents prior to the intervention. A one-day lecture about biosecurity measures and avian influenza was given by an animal expert from a local University. A post- intervention evaluation for knowledge and practices was done 1and 2 months after the intervention using the same questionnaire and checklist. Data was analyzed using z-test for single proportions. Results showed an increase in knowledge from 90% to 100% (p-value of 0.056) in post-test 1, but a decline in post- test 3 (p-value of 0.035). No significant improvement in knowledge was noted from baseline to post-3. Practices showed no improvement in overall score. However certain practices such as disposal of dead flocks were done properly even before the intervention. On the other, bird isolation practices showed some improvement during the study. The researcher therefore concludes that lecture had no effect in improving the Biosecurity knowledge and practices of fighting cock owners in the Municipality of Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte.

Keyword: Fighting cock owners Biosecurity measures