Diergezondheid biologische houderij versus gangbare houderij : varkenshouderij, melkveehouderij
Based on literature, the health status of pigs and dairy cows in organic and conventional housing are compared. The advantages of organic pig farming are a better welfare and less leg disorders. Disadvantages are a higher mortality rate for piglets, more lung disorders and a higher incidence of parasitic infections. The advantages of organic dairy farming are less leg disorders, a lower incidence of milk fever and ketosis and a better fertility. Disadvantages are a lower milk yield, a higher somatic cell count and a higher prevalence of mastitis.
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| Format: | External research report biblioteca |
| Language: | Dutch |
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Praktijkonderzoek Veehouderij
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| Subjects: | animal health, animal husbandry, dairy cattle, organic farming, pig farming, traditional farming, biologische landbouw, diergezondheid, dierhouderij, melkvee, traditionele landbouw, varkenshouderij, |
| Online Access: | https://research.wur.nl/en/publications/diergezondheid-biologische-houderij-versus-gangbare-houderij-vark |
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| Summary: | Based on literature, the health status of pigs and dairy cows in organic and conventional housing are compared. The advantages of organic pig farming are a better welfare and less leg disorders. Disadvantages are a higher mortality rate for piglets, more lung disorders and a higher incidence of parasitic infections. The advantages of organic dairy farming are less leg disorders, a lower incidence of milk fever and ketosis and a better fertility. Disadvantages are a lower milk yield, a higher somatic cell count and a higher prevalence of mastitis. |
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