CRITICAL POINTS IN SWINE PRODUCTION: TOWARDS HARMONIZATION WITH EU STANDARDS

 XXI međunarodna konvencija o kvalitetu JUSK ICQ – 29 – 31. maj 2025, Beograd, (66-72 str.)   

 

AUTOR(I) / AUTHOR(S): Aleksandra V. Petrović , Čedomir R. Radović , Nenad G. Stojiljković , Vladimir B. Živković , Marija P. Gogić ,  Tamara Z. Stamenić , Branislav M. Stanković 

 

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DOI:  10.46793/XXIJUSK-ICQ.066P

SAŽETAK / ABSTRACT:

This paper explores key challenges facing pig production in Serbia, highlighting critical control points necessary for sector sustainability and competitiveness. The study emphasizes effective biosecurity practices aligned with European standards to tackle diseases such as African swine fever. It also examines the challenge of balancing intensive production systems, known for higher productivity, with extensive systems that enhance animal welfare. The potential for Serbia to develop niche markets like organic pork production and improve the international reputation of local pig breeds is discussed. Recommended actions include further harmonizing regulations, investing in new technologies, and continuous training of producers to ensure efficiency, competitive market positioning, and overall food safety.

KLJUČNE REČI / KEYWORDS:

Pig production, Critical control points, Biosecurity, European standards

PROJEKAT / ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

This research was funded by the Ministry of Science, Technological, Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia, on the basis of the Agreement on the realization and financing of scientific research work of SRO No. 451-03-136/2025 03/200022.

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