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| Kreinöcker, K.; Hagmüller, Werner; Schmoll, F.. |
| In Austria, 80.000 organic fattening pigs are raised on 13% out of all pig production farms. Consumer expectations regarding animal health and welfare and meat quality are particularly high for organic products (Baumgartner et al. 2003). Health problems in organic pig farming are often related to the outdoor area, exposing the animals to bacterial and parasitic agents. In this study, data about zoonotic agents as, Leptospira ssp., Toxoplasma gondii and Salmonella were collected. Infections by the Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV) and Ascaris (A.) suum were also investigated. The study included 59 organic farms in Austria. Blood samples and one faecal group sample from pigs of each farm were taken at the slaughterhouse.... |
| Tipo: Conference paper, poster, etc. |
Palavras-chave: Health and welfare; Pigs. |
| Ano: 2017 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/31828/1/Windows%207%20printed%20document-1.pdf |
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