Knowledge, attitudes and practices of sheep owners regarding abortion in Northern Tunisia.

Background: Abortion in ewes causes high economic losses and represents a threat for human health due to abortive zoonotic pathogens.

Objective: The present study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) among sheep owners in the northern Tunisia regarding ewes' abortions.

Methods: Between February 2021 and May 2022, a structured questionnaire containing both close and open-ended questions was applied to 120 sheep owners in northern Tunisia.