Can Organic Pork Help Achieve Sustainable Development Goals in Thailand?

Visetnoi, Supawan; Nelles, Wayne

doi:10.3390/agriculture13091822

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“…These developments have led to improved hygiene practices and biosecurity measures in the swine industry [ 5 ]. Thailand is one of the largest producers of pigs in Asia, and the primary population of native pigs ( Sus scrofa indicus ) is concentrated in remote regions of the north-west highlands [ 6 , 7 ]. Pork plays a key role as a primary meat source in these areas.…”

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Prevalence and diversity of gastrointestinal parasites on pig farms in Kalasin Province, Thailand

Thanasuwan,

Piratae,

Thaowandee

et al. 2024

Vet World

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Background and Aim: Gastrointestinal (GI) parasite infections are the foremost and prevalent diseases that affect pigs in Thailand. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of GI parasites among pigs in Kalasin Province. This study is the first attempt to understand the occurrence of GI parasites in pigs within Kalasin province using fecal samples as the methodology. Materials and Methods: We collected 324 fecal samples directly from the rectums of pigs from May to July 2023. The formalin-ethyl acetate concentration and floatation methods were used to examine these samples. The eggs or oocysts were identified by observing their morphology and size under a light microscope. Results: Of the 324 fecal samples examined, 276 tested positive for gastrointestinal parasitic infections, resulting in a prevalence rate of 85.19%. Nematodes were the most prevalent, with Strongyle-type infections being the highest in 267 cases (82.41%), followed by Ascaris suum in 222 cases (68.52%), and Trichuris spp. in 152 cases (46.91%). Strongyloides spp. infections were also observed in 92 cases (28.40%). However, trematode infection was relatively rare, with only Fasciola spp. found in 15 cases (4.63%). We identified Eimeria spp. in 87 cases (26.85%), Iodamoeba spp. in 70 cases (21.60%), Balantidium coli in 67 cases (20.68%), and Isospora spp. in 52 cases (16.05%). Notably, most of the positive fecal samples showed double infections with a prevalence rate of approximately 38.27%. Single infections were the next most common, accounting for 25.31% of the cases, followed by 3 parasites (14.81%) and 4–5 parasites (6.79%). Conclusion: This study underscores the high endemicity of GI parasites among pigs in Kalasin province. To improve prevention and control measures, it is recommended to establish a health monitoring program that includes deworming and emphasizes good hygiene practices. The insights gained from this study will contribute to the enhancement of pig farming practices in Kalasin province, ultimately leading to improved production and profitability. In addition, future research should focus on detecting these parasites in Kalasin and exploring their relationship with human transmission cycle. Keywords: gastrointestinal parasites, Kalasin, pig, prevalence.

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“…In 2017, pork production amounted to approximately 19.5 million pigs, an increase from 180,000 pig farms. Consumption of pork by the Thai population totaled 1.15 million tons [ 7 ].…”

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Prevalence and diversity of gastrointestinal parasites on pig farms in Kalasin Province, Thailand

Thanasuwan,

Piratae,

Thaowandee

et al. 2024

Vet World

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The stabilizing effect of scale breeding on swine production volatility-empirical evidence from China

Jiang,

Wang,

Yan

et al. 2024

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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IntroductionIn the pursuit of agricultural sustainability and food security, the stability of livestock production under large-scale operations plays a pivotal role.MethodsBased on panel data from 26 provinces in China spanning the years 2007 to 2020, this study employs a two-way panel fixed effects model to examine the stabilizing effect of scale breeding on swine production volatility in China. Additionally, it utilizes the moderating effect model to examine the moderating effect of epidemic risk and policy intervention, and uses the threshold effect model to test the threshold effect of marketization level.ResultsEmpirical evidence indicates that moderate-scale breeding exerts a stabilizing effect on swine production volatility, with this effect displaying regional disparities. From the external situation, the higher the risk of epidemic disease, the stronger the stable effect of scale breeding on the fluctuation of swine production, while the enhancement of policy intervention cannot promote the stability of scale breeding on swine production volatility. There is a single threshold effect on the impact of scale breeding on swine production volatility. When the degree of marketization reaches a certain level, the stabilizing effect of scale breeding on swine production volatility is enhanced.DiscussionTherefore, it is recommended to promote the moderately scaled swine breeding, enhance epidemic monitoring and information disclosure systems, reduce excessive policy intervention, and fully leverage the self-regulating role of the market.

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Can Organic Pork Help Achieve Sustainable Development Goals in Thailand?

Cited by 2 publications

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Prevalence and diversity of gastrointestinal parasites on pig farms in Kalasin Province, Thailand

Prevalence and diversity of gastrointestinal parasites on pig farms in Kalasin Province, Thailand

The stabilizing effect of scale breeding on swine production volatility-empirical evidence from China

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