Journal article
The adoption of management and husbandry procedures by Western Australian pig farmers
Australian Veterinary Journal, Vol.68(9), pp.291-293
1991
Abstract
A postal survey was conducted to determine the management and husbandry procedures adopted by a sample of 101 Western Australian pig farmers. Seventy seven replies were received and analysed. Over 80% of farmers vaccinated breeding stock against leptospirosis and erysipelas, 35% vaccinated against parvo virus and 15% vaccinated against Escherichia coli.Most farmers used antibiotics: 72% incorporated them into their pig diets and 60% used parenteral antibiotics. Fifty three per cent of farmers reported that they regularly used a veterinarian. Over 59% of piggeries had another piggery located within 10 km, thus increasing the possibility for disease transmission between herds. It is concluded that there is potential for veterinarians to offer advice to pig farmers, particularly on disease control measures and adoption of technological advances.
Details
- Title
- The adoption of management and husbandry procedures by Western Australian pig farmers
- Authors/Creators
- I.D. Robertson (Author/Creator)D.J. Hampson (Author/Creator)J.R.L. Mhoma (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Australian Veterinary Journal, Vol.68(9), pp.291-293
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Identifiers
- 991005541920307891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Veterinary Studies
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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