Evaluation of Small Livestock Farms in Çorum Province in terms of Structural Characteristics, Herd Management Practices, Biosecurity and Animal Welfare

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dc.contributor.authorKotan, Gökşad Cemil
dc.contributor.authorBayraktar, Bülent
dc.contributor.authorAydemir, Şeyma
dc.contributor.authorTekce, Emre
dc.contributor.authorÖztürk, Duygu
dc.date.accessioned2026-02-28T12:42:58Z
dc.date.available2026-02-28T12:42:58Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentBayburt Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractThis study was conducted to examine the structural characteristics, biosecurity, and animal welfare practices of 120 small ruminant farms in Çorum province. The study included face-to-face surveys, observations, and measurements on farms with at least 50 animals, where a total of 17 different parameters were considered: 7 related to shelters, 7 related to building and equipment conditions, and 3 related to animal health. The majority of participating farm owners were young and middle-aged men who rely on livestock farming as their primary source of income (69%). The sector shows growth potential, demonstrated by the fact that 65% of farmers reported an increase in flock size over the last five years. However, a significant deficiency in modern herd management was identified, as 70% of farms do not use formal record-keeping systems. In terms of biosecurity, although 90.83% of breeders follow a regular vaccination schedule, crucial preventive measures like physical area disinfection and manure removal are performed infrequently, often only once a year. Lack of knowledge about biosecurity and excessive costs were reported as the main obstacles to effective implementation. The welfare assessment, based on the ANI 35L-derived protocol, rated the farms' housing and equipment status as "medium", with critical deficiencies noted in insulation and facilities for heat and cold protection (77.5% lack insulation). However, animal health parameters were generally rated as "moderate", with only skin condition being scored as "good". In conclusion, small ruminant farms in Çorum exhibit growth potential but urgently require improvements in key areas such as record-keeping, biosecurity measures, and modern barn infrastructure to enhance animal welfare and productivity.
dc.identifier.doi10.56430/japro.1764739
dc.identifier.endpage245
dc.identifier.issn2757-6620
dc.identifier.issue4
dc.identifier.startpage226
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.56430/japro.1764739
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12403/7826
dc.identifier.volume6
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherGökhan ARSLAN
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Agricultural Production
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Agricultural Production
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Ulusal Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_DergiPark_20260218
dc.subjectAnimal Protection
dc.subjectHayvan Koruma
dc.subjectAnimal Welfare
dc.subjectHayvan Refahı
dc.subjectAnimal Management
dc.subjectHayvan Yönetimi
dc.titleEvaluation of Small Livestock Farms in Çorum Province in terms of Structural Characteristics, Herd Management Practices, Biosecurity and Animal Welfare
dc.typeArticle

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