The Perception about Batch Management Production Systems among Pig Producers

Vermeulen, Liesbeth
Van Beirendonck, Sanne
Bulens, Anneleen
Van Thielen, Jos
Driessen, Bert

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Publication date

January 2017

DOI

10.1139/CJAS-2016-0057

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Agricultural Institute of Canada

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issn:0008-3984

Abstract

Published on the web 11 July 2016.This research investigates and evaluates different management systems, based on experiences of professional pig farmers to assist pig farmers in their choice for an appropriate management system. Flemish (Belgian) pig farmers were asked to complete a survey concerning the characteristics of their farm and the applied Batch Management System (BMS). Hence, advantages and disadvantages of all management systems could be investigated. Results indicate that labour efficiency seems to be the major reason for applying a BMS compared to the continuous management system. The results also reveal a significant association (P<0.05) between the type of BMS applied and the number of sows at the farm. Furthermore, the wea...

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