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Option 3: Collaboration between commercial farms

and backyard

Short description:
Introduction of potentially infected animals into an area is an important risk factor. Owners of backyard holdings regularly buy piglets.
Introduction of animals from unknown origin increases the risk of introduction of ASF. Collaboration between commercial farms and owners
of backyard holdings can limit the risk of introduction of ASF in an area. In case piglets originate from commercial farms in the area and
owners can benefit from feed supply and/or veterinary and extension services, the number of ‘dangerous contacts’ decreases.
Aspects which are used for the assessment:
 Impact on the risk of introduction of ASF on commercial farms
Every dangerous contact avoided reduces the risk of introduction of ASF in an area. Even if not all owners of backyard holdings
participate the risk of introduction reduces.
 Feasibility to implement
The feasibility of this option is determined to a large extent on the goodwill that owners of commercial farms have amongst the owners
of backyard holdings. Another factor is the willingness of these owners to comply with the requirements to successfully participate in
these initiatives. Non-compliance and risky behaviour can substantially reduce the impact of these initiatives.
 Socio-economic impact
Owners of backyard holdings can benefit for such initiatives due to access to improved technology and healthier piglets.
 Additional regulation needed
Since this in principle is a voluntary system no additional regulation is needed.
 Impact on development opportunities for the pig sector
A reduced risk of being confronted with movement bans benefits both commercial farms and backyard holdings.

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