Economic Sustainability Of Biosecurity In Pig Farming Literature Review

586 scientific publications on the economic aspects of biosecurity in pig farming, published from 1995 to 2023, were systematically reviewed. The analysis includes bibliometric metrics, network clusters, and a content analysis of 25 studies reporting quantitative cost data. Valentina Suprani authored this review to assess the state of knowledge on biosecurity costs and benefits.

Use Cases

• Analyze bibliometric trends like the 13.89% average annual growth rate in publications to map academic interest evolution.
• Examine network analysis clusters such as 'swine health and virology' or 'public health and food safety' to identify dominant research themes.
• Compare quantitative data on biosecurity costs from the 25 studies, segmented by supply chain phase and disease type.
• Assess cost-benefit ratios for biosecurity measures, considering variables like farm size and disease prevalence noted in the content analysis.

Strengths

• Systematic review of 586 publications provides a broad evidence base.
• Content analysis focuses on 25 studies with quantitative cost data for detailed economic assessment.
• Covers a long time range from 1995 to 2023, showing historical trends.
• Uses multiple analysis methods: bibliometric, network, and content analysis.

Limitations

• The core quantitative analysis is limited to 25 studies, a small sample for definitive conclusions.
• Findings on cost-benefit ratios note significant variation by region and farm size, indicating context-dependent results.
• As a literature review, it contains secondary analysis rather than primary, raw data.

Provenance

Source

Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science.

Collection Method

Systematic literature review following PRISMA guidelines.

Time Range

1995 to 2023.

Freshness

Literature covered up to 2023; dataset last updated in 2026.

Geography

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