{Tool} Free-range pigs: high animal welfare with appropriate infrastructure and management. [Freilandhaltung von Schweinen: Viel Terwohl bei passender Infrastruktur und richtigem Management.] Creator(s): Jenni, Anna; Früh, Barbara and Fürst, Eva. Issuing Organisation(s): FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture. Technical guide. (2019)
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(Élevage de porcs en plein air. Un bien-être animal assuré par des infrastructures adaptées et une gestion maîtrisée)
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Document available online at: https://www.fibl.org/en/shop-en/2503-freilandschweine.html
Summary in the original language of the document
The factsheet informs readers about what free-range pig production is, the best choice for location, infrastructure, suitable breeds, feeding and pasture management, animal health, costs and workload, and legal requirements. Key features required for successful free-range pig production are highlighted, advantages and disadvantages of management techniques are examined, and specific measures to prevent and treat animal diseases. Finally, links and contact for further information is provided, in the case of further questions or interest. The target users of this tool are Swiss organic or transitioning organic farmers and farm advisors.
Summary translation
Das Merkblatt erläutert, wie die Haltung von Schweinen auf der Weide die Anforderungen an das Tierwohl und den Umweltschutz erfüllen und auch arbeitswirtschaftlich und ökonomisch erfolgreich sein kann. Es informiert die Leser darüber was Freilandhaltung ist, Standortwahl, Infrastuktur, Geeignete Rassen, Fuetterung und weidemanagement, Tiergesundheit, Kosten und Arbeitsaufwand, und Gesetzliche Vorgaben.
| EPrint Type: | Practice tool |
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| Teaser: | Get informed about organic free-range pig management. |
| What problem does the tool address?: | Stable housing with access to a concreate run is the main method of pig husbandry in Switzerland however, in recent times, organic farmers want to employ more species-appropriate systems, improving animal welfare while meeting customers ideals. Various forms of free-range farming are successfully practiced abroad, many appropriate for application in Switzerland. |
| What solution does the tool offer?: | The leaflet explains how the keeping of pigs on pasture can meet the requirements of animal welfare, environmental protection while enabling economic success. |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Type of Practice Tool: | Leaflets & guidelines |
| Keywords: | animal husbandry, animal health, animal welfare, feeding, animal nutrition, swine, grazing lands, forage |
| Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English animal husbandry http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_8532 English animal health http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_431 English animal welfare http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_443 English animal nutrition http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_27925 English feeding http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_2838 English swine http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7555 English grazing lands http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_3369 English forage http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_36108 |
| Subjects: | Animal husbandry > Feeding and growth Animal husbandry > Health and welfare Animal husbandry > Production systems > Pigs |
| Research affiliation: | European Union > Horizon 2020 > OK-Net EcoFeed European Union > Horizon 2020 > OK-Net EcoFeed > Selected tools Switzerland > Bio Suisse Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Animal > Animal welfare & housing Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Animal > Pigs Switzerland > Other organizations Switzerland European Union > Organic Farm Knowledge |
| Related Links: | https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/38218, https://www.fibl.org/en/shop-en/2503-freilandschweine.html, https://www.fibl.org, https://www.facebook.com/organicfarmknowledge/posts/738961176953022, https://twitter.com/farm_knowledge/status/1294321438514712578 |
| Project ID: | ofk |
| Deposited By: | Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau, FiBL |
| ID Code: | 38218 |
| Deposited On: | 04 Aug 2020 08:41 |
| Last Modified: | 02 May 2024 10:32 |
| Document Language: | German/Deutsch, French/Francais |
| Status: | Published |
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