‘ProPIG’ udChallenges and opportunities for on farm pig researchers:udHow to collect sound scientific data on animal health, welfare, nutrition and environmental impact ANDudact as a facilitator to improve these aspects at the same time?

摘要

Challenges and opportunities of on farm research are discussed and it is concluded, that transdisciplinary on-farm research requires from all involved parties:udUnderstanding and willingness to learn from each otherudAcceptance, that own field of research is only a part of the whole “on farm picture”udSound scientific methods as well as technical tools for support (e.g. tablet PCs)udMove from being/expecting “experts” towards “facilitation"