Naslov
Ecological and ethological aspects of pig production in Croatia

Autori
Antunović, B. ; Kralik, G. ; Florijančić, T.

Izvornik
Acta agriculturae Slovenica (1581-9175) 1 (2004), 1; 15-20

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, pregledni rad, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
pigs; pig production; ecology; ethology; animal welfare; housing; Croatia

Sažetak
As consciousness about significance of preserving environment around farms and welfare of farm animals is increasing every day, ecological and ethological aspects are becoming more important in making decision about ways of pig production. Intensive farming has shown its weaknesses through low resistance of pigs and occurrence of new diseases. On the other side, low production coming from high number of small producers in Croatia is not acceptable due to the low competitiveness and huge amount of imported pork. The solution is seen in redirecting ground properties to those who are younger, educated and willing to produce much through "Enlarging Ground Properties" program, which should increase domestic pig production by better genetics and living condition in middle sized family farms. This should have significant influence on improving ethological and ethological aspects of pig production in Croatia.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Poljoprivreda (agronomija)

POVEZANOST RADA