Table 2 Results of the categorical variables related to the quarantine period of breeding gilts in purchasing farms
From: Purchasing policy, quarantine and acclimation practices of breeding gilts in Belgian pig farms
Variable | n | % |
|---|---|---|
Is a quarantine unit present at the farm? (n = 39) | ||
Yes No | 37 2 | 95 5 |
What is the location of the quarantine unit? (n = 37) | ||
External – followed by internal quarantine External – adding gilts immediately to the herd Internal – isolated stable Internal – separate compartment within a stable Internal – together with other pigs on the farm | 1 0 23 13 0 | 3 0 62 35 0 |
Is the all-in/all-out principle used in the quarantine unit? (n = 37) | ||
Yes No | 32 5 | 86 14 |
Do you have a separate hygiene lock for the quarantine unit? (n = 37) | ||
Yes No | 20 17 | 54 46 |