Product information exchange:

Process information exchange:

Planning information:

Information system used:

The veterinarian visits a farmer every 14 days (e.g., to monitor animal health; prescribe medicines; administer vaccines).
Blood samples are taken (in case of problems) to test for diseases (e.g., Aujezky; regular samples are taken by the GD, the public Animal Health Service Centre).

The veterinarian visits a farmer every 14 days (e.g., to monitor animal health; prescribe medicines; administer vaccines).
The breeding company instructs veterinarians with regard to implementation of vaccination schemes.

Frequency of farm visits, as well as type of services, is determined beforehand in the contract.
The veterinarian determines the rate he charges for his services. These rates are previously communicated to the breeder. The rates are subject to change.

The breeding company holds an annual information day for veterinarians.
Information exchanges regarding planning information take place by means of telephone calls or face-to-face contact.
Laboratory results are communicated to the farmer by means of fax, telephone and face-to-face contact.