Welfare issues and potential solutions for laying hens in free range and organic production systems: A review based on literature and interviews
In free-range and organic production systems, hens can make choices according to their needs and desires, which is in accordance with welfare definitions. Nonetheless, health and behavioral problems are also encountered in these systems. The aim of this article was to identify welfare challenges observed in these production systems in the EU and the most […]
Welfare and environmental impact of organic pig production, a collection of factsheets
There are common animal welfare challenges related to piglet mortality and health problems around weaning. Further, outdoor concrete runs in systems for growing-finishing pigs challenge the organic goals of and are associated with a high risk of ammonia emissions, while pasture systems do facilitate natural living, but are challenged by a high risk of nutrient […]
Benessere e impatto ambientale della produzione di suini biologici: una raccolta di schede informative
Esistono problemi comuni di benessere animale legati alla mortalità dei suinetti e ai problemi di salute durante lo svezzamento. Inoltre, i pascoli all’aperto in cemento nei sistemi di allevamento dei suini da carne mettono in discussione gli obiettivi biologici e sono associati a un elevato rischio di emissioni di ammoniaca, mentre i sistemi di pascolo […]
Welfare and environmental impact of organic pig production
The handbook summarizes the results of the Core Organic Cofund project POWER, aiming to increase animal health and welfare of organic pigs while reducing the environmental footprint of the farming systems. It provides a common toolbox of knowledge-based strategies for designing and managing concrete outdoor runs, reducing piglet mortality and health problems and improving system […]
Progetto Core Organic: “Benessere e impatto ambientale della produzione di suini biologici”
Il gruppo di istituti che partecipa al progetto Core Organic Cofund POWER , tra cui FIBL, CREA, INRAE, ha pubblicato un manuale che mira ad aumentare la salute e il benessere dei suini biologici, riducendo al contempo l’impronta ambientale dei sistemi di allevamento. Fornisce un quadro comune di strategie basate sulla conoscenza per la progettazione […]
Organic farming: basic principles and good practices – Dossier 2021
Demand for organically produced food is continuously increasing, as is the interest of governments. It is expected that the organic area will continue to grow but producers must change many things to transition to organic. The basic principles of organic agriculture are a great starting point for those interested in transitioning to growing their crops […]
Welfare of dairy cattle in summer and winter – a comparison of organic and conventional herds in a farm network in Germany
Dairy cow welfare in 19 organic and 15 conventional farms in distinct soil climate regions of Germany was examined using the Welfare Quality® assessment protocol for dairy cattle (WQ®). In comparison to other studies, this one is outstanding in that (a) the WQ® protocol was carried out twice per farm (in the winter period 2014/2015 […]
Vacche da latte in regime bio: nella Ue riscontrato un elevato stato di benessere degli animali
Il benessere degli animali è diventato sempre più importante per il pubblico in generale, ed i consumatori sono curiosi di sapere quali tipi di gestione offrono il miglior benessere degli animali per i prodotti di loro origine, come i latticini, che acquistano. Ci sono stati sino ad oggi pochi studi completi che hanno confrontato molti […]
