Parasites management in dairy organic system

Abstract

Organic farming systems should meet the needs of markets as well as satisfy the emerging concerns of consumers about food quality, environmental issues and animal welfare. In such production systems, the use of synthetic chemical products is severely restricted. The conversion of conventional animal production systems into organic ones should encompass changes in the diversity and intensity of infection by parasites. Moreover, the use of prophylactic practices becomes imperative. The aim of this article is to set forth the main questions associated to parasite management in organic dairy production systems as well as their control perspectives.