Animal Welfare and Production Challenges Associated with Pasture Pig Systems: A Review

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作者
Pietrosemoli, Silvana [1 ,2 ]
Tang, Clara [3 ]
机构
[1] North Carolina State Univ, Coll Agr & Life Sci, Dept Anim Sci, Raleigh, NC 27695 USA
[2] Univ Politecn Madrid, Dept Prod Agr, Escuela Tecn Super Ingn Agron Alimentaria & Biosi, Madrid 28040, Spain
[3] North Carolina State Univ, Coll Agr & Life Sci, Dept Plant & Microbial Biol, Raleigh, NC 27695 USA
来源
AGRICULTURE-BASEL | 2020年 / 10卷 / 06期
关键词
pasture pig systems; threats; animal welfare; pasture-based pig systems; pig production; alternative pig production; TOXOPLASMA-GONDII INFECTION; SUS-SCROFA; FARROWING HUTS; MEAT QUALITY; OUTDOOR SOWS; EXPLORATORY-BEHAVIOR; TRICHINELLA-SPIRALIS; PREWEANING MORTALITY; HUSBANDRY PRACTICES; INTENSIVE OUTDOOR;
D O I
10.3390/agriculture10060223
中图分类号
S3 [农学(农艺学)];
学科分类号
0901 ;
摘要
A review of published literature was conducted to identify pasture pig production system features that pose risks to animal welfare, and to develop recommendations aimed at improving the wellbeing of the animals managed in those systems. Pasture pig production systems present specific challenges to animal welfare that are inherent to the nature of these systems where producers have little room to make improvements. However, these systems present other challenges that could be reduced with a carefully designed system, by adopting appropriate management strategies and by avoiding management practices that are likely to negatively affect animal wellbeing. In pasture pig production systems, exposure to extreme temperatures, potential contact with wildlife and pathogens (especially parasites), vulnerability to predators, risk of malnutrition, pre-weaning piglet mortality, complexity of processes for monitoring and treating sick animals, and for cleaning and disinfection of facilities and equipment are among the main threats to animal welfare.
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