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Farm buildings and working conditions on goat farms: the current situation in Trás-os-Montes (Portugal) and future developments

dc.contributor.authorBarbosa, José Carlos
dc.contributor.authorFitas da Cruz, Vasco
dc.date.accessioned2011-01-25T10:33:44Z
dc.date.available2011-01-25T10:33:44Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.description.abstractIn the region of Trás-os-Montes (Portugal) goat breeding is a fairly significant activity, not only in terms of meat and milk production, but also because breeders operate within an underdeveloped region where agriculture is the main activity and alternative economic activities are extremely scarce. Goats are raised in extensive systems; flocks are small and sourced mainly from local breeds. Generally, buildings and facilities are simple, supplying shelter and meeting the basic needs of the animals. Breeders' association and producers are keen to develop goat raising and improve goat products. We worked with these stakeholders to carry out studies to characterize farm buildings used in goat farms; to identify the constraints and deficiencies of these buildings; to study the work and tasks performed by the breeders inside these buildings; and to improve milking and working conditions on goat farms. Many buildings have limiting features and lack adequate facilities or equipment. In future, it is advisable to provide technical support to breeders in order to improve buildings and goat housing conditions.por
dc.identifier.citationBarbosa, José Carlos; Fitas da Cruz, Vasco (2009). Farm buildings and working conditions on goat farms: the current situation in Trás-os-Montes (Portugal) and future developments. In European Forum "Livestock Housing for the Future", Lille. p. 59-64. ISBN 978-2-84148-772-1por
dc.identifier.isbn978-2-84148-772-1
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10198/3162
dc.language.isoengpor
dc.peerreviewedyespor
dc.publisherInstitut de l'Èlevagepor
dc.subjectFarm buildingspor
dc.subjectWorking conditionspor
dc.titleFarm buildings and working conditions on goat farms: the current situation in Trás-os-Montes (Portugal) and future developmentspor
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oaire.citation.conferencePlaceLille, Françapor
oaire.citation.endPage64por
oaire.citation.startPage59por
oaire.citation.titleEuropean Forum "Livestock Housing for the Future"por
person.familyNameBarbosa
person.givenNameJosé Carlos
person.identifier.orcid0000-0002-1856-4168
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