MONITORING THE VETERINARY AND SANITARY CONDITION OF A LIVESTOCK FACILITY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ANIMAL WELFARE QUALITY PROTOCOL

Abstract

In modern livestock production, ensuring animal welfare has become a key area for the industry's sustainable development. International standards developed by WOAH (formerly OIE) and other organizations emphasize the need for strict control over housing conditions, including microclimate parameters. Microclimate deviations can lead to increased morbidity, reduced product quality, and significant economic losses. Veterinary-sanitary microclimate monitoring is considered an essential tool for ensuring compliance with international Welfare standards.

The article presents the results of veterinary-sanitary monitoring and animal welfare assessment of cattle at a modern livestock complex. The research is based on integrating classical sanitary control methods with the international Welfare Quality® protocol. During the study, data on Critical Control Points (CCPs) were digitized, including microclimate parameters, hygiene control, and the ethological status of animals. This approach allowed for identifying hidden technological risks that are not detected during traditional veterinary examinations. The practical significance of implementing such technologies for disease prevention, increasing production efficiency, and strengthening the global market position of domestic products is highlighted. Thus, veterinary-sanitary monitoring of animals is becoming a strategic direction for the development of modern livestock farming.