Organic poultry and pig production has to
face severe restrictions in the availability of feedstuffs
of high quality protein. The objective of the
project was to assess by meta-analysis of the literature
whether the restrictions can be compensated by
others measures without jeopardizing the goal of a
high level of product- and process-related quality.
Calculations showed that, in general, it is possible to
formulate diets for poultry and pigs without the use of
non-organic feedstuffs. However, there is a huge
variation between farms on the local, regional or
national level in their ability to provide organic diets.
Several measures are outlined that are at the organic
farmer's disposal to adapt to the restricted availability
of high protein feedstuffs.
The risk of the occurrence of diseases and welfare
problems in organic livestock production due to
suboptimal nutrient provision by the farmer is comparably
low, and can be handled by a proper management.
Intensification of meat production, however,
encloses a system-related increase in the risks of
animal health disorders. From the animal health and
welfare point of view, organic farming should be
protected towards the negative side effects of an
intensified meat production by setting limits with
respect to the intensification process.
Organic poultry and pig production has toface severe restrictions in the availability of feedstuffsof high quality protein. The objective of theproject was to assess by meta-analysis of the literaturewhether the restrictions can be compensated byothers measures without jeopardizing the goal of ahigh level of product- and process-related quality.Calculations showed that, in general, it is possible toformulate diets for poultry and pigs without the use ofnon-organic feedstuffs. However, there is a hugevariation between farms on the local, regional ornational level in their ability to provide organic diets.Several measures are outlined that are at the organicfarmer's disposal to adapt to the restricted availabilityof high protein feedstuffs.The risk of the occurrence of diseases and welfareproblems in organic livestock production due tosuboptimal nutrient provision by the farmer is comparablylow, and can be handled by a proper management.Intensification of meat production, however,encloses a system-related increase in the risks ofanimal health disorders. From the animal health andwelfare point of view, organic farming should beprotected towards the negative side effects of anintensified meat production by setting limits withrespect to the intensification process.
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