{Tool} Improving veterinarian’s knowledge of animal husbandry in organic agriculture in Switzerland (ROADMAP Practice Abstract). Creator(s): Früh, Barbara; Holinger, Mirjam; Helbing, Manuela and Oehen, Bernadette. Issuing Organisation(s): FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture. Roadmap Practice Abstracts. (2023)
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A training course was developed with farmers and veterinarians about animal husbandry in organic farming. This training course was composed of subjects such as the organic guidelines and mentality, as well as providing information on how to treat diseases with alternative medicine such as homoeopathy and phytotherapy. Furthermore, the veterinarians were informed on where to find detailed information on organic recognised products.
| EPrint Type: | Practice tool |
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| What problem does the tool address?: | There are strict guidelines and strategies for the Swiss organic sector to maintain animal health and reduce antibiotics. Veterinarians need to be made aware of these guidelines. |
| What solution does the tool offer?: | Education and further training for veterinarians to familiarise them with organic farming strategies. |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Type of Practice Tool: | Practice abstracts |
| Keywords: | veterinary medicine, animal health, phytotherapy, Educational resources |
| Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English veterinary medicine http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_8206 English animal health http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_431 English phytotherapy http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_35262 English educational resources http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_330978 |
| Subjects: | Animal husbandry > Production systems Animal husbandry Animal husbandry > Health and welfare Knowledge management > Education, extension and communication |
| Research affiliation: | Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Knowledge exchange > Advice European Union |
| Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number: | 817626 |
| Related Links: | https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/45375, https://twitter.com/farm_knowledge/status/1693535285605224767, https://www.facebook.com/organicfarmknowledge/posts/pfbid0HAtG2yLyrtTjYhBryJF4Y6eXLWt3zg4HND4RL4qLv9c7db7KdazG8T1FxeGxxMPvl |
| Deposited By: | Helbing, Manuela |
| ID Code: | 45375 |
| Deposited On: | 30 Mar 2023 08:57 |
| Last Modified: | 26 Sep 2023 10:04 |
| Document Language: | English |
| Status: | Published |
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