Conference proceedings article
Status quo of animal health of sows and piglets in organic farms
Publication Details
Authors: | Dietze, K.; Werner, C.; Sundrum, A. |
Editor: | Niggli, Urs; Leifert, Carlo; Alföldi, Thomas; Lück, Lorna; Willer, Helga |
Publisher: | Verlag die Werkstatt |
Place: | Göttingen, Germany |
Publication year: | 2007 |
Pages range : | 366-369 |
Book title: | Improving Sustainability in Organic and Low Input Food Production Systems |
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Abstract
In an ongoing study, which focuses on the implementation of animal health plans in organic pig production, the status quo of animal health of sows and piglets in 20 organic farms in Germany was assessed. Standard livestock data showed distinct variations. The on-farm assessment brought up weak-points in hygienic, nutritional and animal health management. Gathered data will be used to develop stock customized optimisation strategies with the aim to achieve superior health standards, including an assembly of cost- benefit relationships.
In an ongoing study, which focuses on the implementation of animal health plans in organic pig production, the status quo of animal health of sows and piglets in 20 organic farms in Germany was assessed. Standard livestock data showed distinct variations. The on-farm assessment brought up weak-points in hygienic, nutritional and animal health management. Gathered data will be used to develop stock customized optimisation strategies with the aim to achieve superior health standards, including an assembly of cost- benefit relationships.
