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Despite a huge diversity in system layout and management strategies between and within countries, European organic pig producers face common animal welfare challenges related to piglet mortality and health problems around weaning. Further, outdoor concrete runs in systems for growing-finishing pigs challenge the organic goals of providing livestock with the possibility to carry out natural behaviour in a natural environment and are associated with a high risk of ammonia emissions. On the other hand, pasture systems facilitate natural living, but are challenged by a high risk of nutrient leaching. In the POWER project, we addressed these challenges in close cooperation with organic pig producers throughout Europe. They participated in workshops to share views on challenges, possible innovations and best practice examples, and hosted a wide range of experimental activities and provided farm data for overall system analyses. This handbook aims to create a common toolbox of knowledge-based strategies for organic pig producers and presents best practice examples from across Europe for inspiration. Thereby, we wish to facilitate the continuous development of an economically competitive production, which meets the principles of organic farming. We hope that we succeeded and that you, organic pig producers and advisors across Europe, will find the handbook informative, inspiring and valuable!

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• AB - Non-spécifique
• GEO Europe
• power project
• concrete
• enrichment
• environmental impact
• health
• outdoor run
• pig production
• welfare

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