The challenges of pig farming in Hong Kong: a study of farmers' perceptions and attitudes towards a pig health and production management service.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pig farming in Hong Kong differs markedly from other places in the world, with a highly urbanised population, the majority of pigs being imported for slaughter, and limited on-farm veterinary support. Little is known about the barriers and attitudes of pig farmers in Hong Kong and their expectations of a new pig health and production management service provided by veterinarians. We collected qualitative and quantitative data to 1) describe pig farms, 2) identify barriers to pig farming in Hong Kong and 3) describe the perceptions of the new service. Thematic analysis was conducted to identify barriers and attitudes.

Results

Eight and nine out of 38 pig farmers agreed to participate in the qualitative and quantitative components, respectively. All farms were farrow

SUBMITTER: Rosanowski SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9890852 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature