The handbook "Welfare and environmental impact of organic pig production" summarizes the results of the Core Organic Cofund project POWER. In the framework of this project, researchers and organic pig producers from eight European countries have developed measures that aim to increase animal health and welfare of organic pigs while reducing the environmental footprint of the farming systems.
The handbook provides a common toolbox of knowledge-based strategies for designing and managing concrete outdoor runs, promoting piglet health and improving system resilience and sustainability. Best practices and innovative examples from across Europe are presented to inspire and facilitate the continuous development of an economically competitive production, which meets the principles of organic farming.
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fibl.org: Handbook "Welfare and environmental impact of organic pig production"