biostudies-literatureRosanowski SMSustainable Agricultural Development FundSustainable Agricultural Development Fund (SADF)30https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9890852biostudies-literatureUnknown19(1)<h4>Background</h4>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.<h4>Results</h4>Eight and nine out of 38 pig farmers agreed to participate in the qualitative and quantitative components, respectively. All farms were farrowBMC veterinary researchThe challenges of pig farming in Hong Kong: a study of farmers' perceptions and attitudes towards a pig health and production management service.PMC9890852SADF 0009 ‘Improving pig health and production in Hong Kong’SADF 0009 'Improving pig health and production in Hong Kong'Rosanowski SMZeeh FMagouras IPfeiffer DUYiu WCJHo WCfalseThe challenges of pig farming in Hong Kong: a study of farmers' perceptions and attitudes towards a pig health and production management service.<h4>Background</h4>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.<h4>Results</h4>Eight and nine out of 38 pig farmers agreed to participate in the qualitative and quantitative components, respectively. All farms were farrow2023-01-01T00:00:00Z2023 Feb2026-07-16T21:13:20.321Z2025-04-06T15:42:41.283ZS-EPMC98908523672613110.1186/s12917-023-03591-7