In addition to infectious causes and biosecurity, farm management also plays an important role in keeping pathogens at bay. Good and efficient business management depends on a series of factors.
Company size and workforce
Important factors are the size of the company and the amount of labor available. This has been proven by various studies the larger the companies, the more difficult it is to keep the PRDC under control. As a company grows, it makes sense that more work needs to be done. If there are too few workers, the limited time available means that things fall behind and it is not possible to devote as much time and care as necessary. But even in companies with a large number of employees, problems can arise due to a lack of structure and uniformity of work. It is therefore important to stipulate clear agreements on the working method that everyone must respect and follow!
Choice of production system
Another important factor is the choice of the production system. One works in one continuous system (weekly system) or in a multi-week system. As companies get larger and the amount of labor becomes more limited, it may be useful to work in multi-week systems. This allows you to better plan your work and hire extra labor during peak hours. But multi-week systems have other advantages; Working in production groups also results in better separation of age groups in the company, making PRDC easier to control. It is therefore a good idea to evaluate which system best suits the company.
Dealing with sick animals
There is an infirmary or not and it is used correctly. This also includes managing latecomers; they should never be returned to other groups. This is getting into trouble! But also, how quickly do we intervene on sick animals? The sooner the better the advice. Nowadays, there are monitoring systems that identify problems at an early stage. In companies where these systems are used, it is seen that interventions are carried out much earlier and therefore problems can be reduced to a minimum. It’s worth thinking about. Prevention is simply better than cure!
The factors mentioned are only a selection of management measures that can help control PRDC in pig farms. Non-infectious causes go hand in hand with poor management. HIPRA can help you with this, contact one of our specialists: Maartje Wilhelm +31 6 8264 5058, Josine Beek +31 6 8299 1395 or Eric van Esch +31 6 1431 0007.
2024-01-05 18:00:44
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