Arzneimitteleinsatz zur Steuerung des Reproduktionsgeschehens in der biolo-gischen Ferkelproduktion

Summary

Under the rules of the EU Regulation 2092/91 “…the use of hormones or similar substances to control reproduction (e.g. induction or synchronisation of oestrus), or for other purposes, is prohibited. Nevertheless, hormones may be administered to an individual animal, as a form of therapeutic veterinary treatment.” This article tries to explain the difference between veterinary treatment and zootechnic measures in organic pig production such as synchronisation of oestrus and shows critical control points for the inspection body to improve the quality of inspection visits.