Breeding sows in organic farming

{Tool} Breeding sows in organic farming. [Zuchtsauenhaltung im Biolandbau.] Creator(s): Früh, Barbara; Heller, Stefan and Wesselmann, Stefan. Issuing Organisation(s): FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, Bio Suisse. FiBL-Merkblatt. (2002)

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Document available online at: https://www.fibl.org/en/shop-en/1234-zuchtsauen.html

Summary in the original language of the document

This leaflet provides conventional sow owners and organic producers with the specialist knowledge they need to get started in organic breeding sow management. Topics covered range from business administration, construction costs, husbandry and feeding requirements, animal health, sales planning, and tips for successful transition. This tool is targeted at farmers and farm advisors in Switzerland. This tool was created in 2002, so consult current regulations before proceeding with any changes in management.

Summary translation

Das Merkblatt vermittelt Schweizer Landwirten einen guten Überblick über die Anforderungen zur biologischen Sauenhaltung und bewährte Praktiken. Die betriebswirtschaftlichen Angaben und die Richtlinienanforderungen sind nicht mehr aktuell und müssen deshalb mit Vorsicht konsultiert werden.

EPrint Type:	Practice tool
Teaser:	Learn best practices and how to produce organic piglets.
What problem does the tool address?:	The demand for organic pork has been growing steadily for a few years now – however, the growing demand leads to a supply bottleneck for organic piglets in production.
What solution does the tool offer?:	The leaflet gives Swiss farmers a good overview of the requirements for organic sow management and best practices. The farm management information and guideline requirements are no longer up to date and must therefore be consulted with caution.
Country:	Switzerland
Type of Practice Tool:	Leaflets & guidelines
Keywords:	animal husbandry, animal production, swine, sows, piglets, animal breeding, animal genetics, feeding, animal nutrition
Agrovoc keywords:	Language Value URI English animal husbandry http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_8532 English animal production http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_437 English sows http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7271 English swine http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7555 English piglets http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_5872 English animal breeding http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_423 English animal genetics http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_49986 English feeding http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_2838 English animal nutrition http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_27925
Subjects:	Animal husbandry > Feeding and growth Animal husbandry > Breeding and genetics 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
Related Links:	https://www.fibl.org/, https://www.fibl.org/en/shop-en/1234-zuchtsauen.html, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/38225, https://www.facebook.com/organicfarmknowledge/posts/746728596176280, https://twitter.com/farm_knowledge/status/1297895150551814144
Deposited By:	Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau, FiBL
ID Code:	38225
Deposited On:	04 Aug 2020 10:06
Last Modified:	04 Apr 2023 15:21
Document Language:	German/Deutsch, French/Francais
Status:	Published

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