Table 1 Results of the categorical variables related to purchasing policy of breeding gilts in pig farms
From: Purchasing policy, quarantine and acclimation practices of breeding gilts in Belgian pig farms
Variable | n | % |
|---|---|---|
Are breeding gilts purchased? (n = 68) | ||
Yes No | 39 29 | 57 43 |
Do you always work with the same origin farm or do you cooperate with multiple? (n = 39) | ||
Always same origin farm Multiple origin farms | 38 1 | 97 3 |
Do you have information on the health status of the origin farm? (n = 39) | ||
Higher than or equal to own farm Lower than own farm or not known | 31 8 | 79 21 |
Are there hygienic requirements for the transport truck of purchased breeding gilts? (n = 39) | ||
Yes No | 25 14 | 64 36 |