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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
agricultural and biological sciences
Multivariate analysis of management and biosecurity practices in smallholder pig farms in Madagascar
Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Volume 92, No. 3, Year 2009
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A cross-sectional study was carried out in 2005 and 2006 in three geographical areas of Madagascar to investigate and differentiate swine farm management and biosecurity practices in smallholder farming communities. Questionnaire data from a total of 709 pig farms were analysed using multiple factor analysis (MFA) and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA). Variables describing management and biosecurity practices were organised into five groups: structure of the farm, animal-contacts, person- and vehicle-contacts, feeding, and sanitary aspects. In general, few biosecurity measures were implemented in the pig farms included in the study. Regional differences in management and biosecurity practices emerged from the MFA and were mainly due to, in order of decreasing importance: structure of the farm, sanitary aspects, feeding and animal-contacts and, to a lesser extent, person- and vehicle-contacts. HCA resulted in the differentiation of four distinct types of farms in each of two study areas, Arivonimamo and Marovoay, while no grouping could be identified amongst farms in Ambatondrazaka area. The characterisation of the different types of smallholder pig farms will allow adapting recommendations on husbandry practices and control measures in pig farms of these regions of Madagascar. The development of tailored recommendations is essential for Malagasy smallholders who have limited resources and need to make evidence-based management changes to reduce the risk of contagious diseases in their herds. © 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Authors & Co-Authors
Costard, Solenne
United Kingdom, London
Royal Veterinary College University of London
Kenya, Nairobi
International Livestock Research Institute Nairobi
Porphyre, Vincent
France, Paris
Cirad
Messad, Samir
France, Paris
Cirad
Rakotondrahanta, S.
Madagascar, Antananarivo
Malagasy Des Professionnels de L'elevage Mpe
Vidon, H.
Madagascar, Antananarivo
Malagasy Des Professionnels de L'elevage Mpe
Roger, François Louis
France, Paris
Cirad
Pfeiffer, Dirk U.
United Kingdom, London
Royal Veterinary College University of London
Statistics
Citations: 92
Authors: 7
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.prevetmed.2009.08.010
ISSN:
01675877
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Study Locations
Madagascar