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| Kijlstra, Dr. Aize; Cornelissen, Jan; Jongert, Dr. Erik; de Craeye, Stephane. |
| Livestock farming can be prone to rodent infestations as it provides unlimited amounts of shelter, water and food to commensal rodents. Besides economic losses and structural damages, these rodents may transmit pathogens directly to farmers or via livestock to consumers of livestock products. Hygienic standards in intensive pig production systems have largely eliminated the contact between rodents and livestock. The introduction of animal-friendly production sytems may however lead to an increased contact between livestock and small mammals (both rodents & insectivores). This has led to a demand for rodent control methods that are in line with ecologic principles. To underline the necessity of appropriate rodent control in animal-friendly farming... |
| Tipo: Report |
Palavras-chave: Pigs. |
| Ano: 2007 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/11211/1/59_Effect_van_plaagdierbestrijding_enz__AKijlstra_Eindversie.pdf |
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