MINIMAL-DISEASE-PROGRAMS FOR PIG BREEDING HERDS

The paper describes the implementation of minimal-disease-programs in different pig breeding units of varying sizes. Programs were directed at control of infectious respiratory disease, swine dysentery and para sitoses. Measures consisted of a complex and concomitant combination o f hygienic procedures, drugs, and vaccinations aimed at reducing infec tious agents within animals and also in the environment to a point whe re healthy pig raising is possible under the condition that no antibio tics or antiparasitic drugs must be used at a later time. The programs resulted in continously better performance, reduced losses and a mark edly better meat quality.