Risk Identification and Prevention of Supply Chain Operation in Small and Medium-Sized Livestock Farms

In recent years, there has been rapid development in Chinese small and medium-sized livestock farms, accompanied by an increase in operational risks within the supply chain. To ensure the stability and sustainability of supply chain operations in small and medium-sized livestock farms, it is essenti...

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Main Authors: Man Xu, Xinglong Yang, Zhiru Sun
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
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description In recent years, there has been rapid development in Chinese small and medium-sized livestock farms, accompanied by an increase in operational risks within the supply chain. To ensure the stability and sustainability of supply chain operations in small and medium-sized livestock farms, it is essential to thoroughly analyze their potential hazards and formulate effective prevention strategies. This paper employs the relevant supply chain theories, combined with previous research and expert interviews, to conduct an empirical analysis of supply chain operation risks in small and medium-sized livestock farms, with a specific focus on pig farms, beef cattle farms, laying hen farms, and broiler farms. The research indicates that the supply chain operation risks faced by small and medium-sized livestock farms primarily stem from external environmental factors and production-related challenges. Furthermore, external environmental risks predominantly arise from market fluctuations and compliance with environmental regulations, while production risk mainly pertains to disease safety. Based on the research findings, this paper proposes specific measures for risk prevention, including the strengthening of external environmental security, driving production innovation capacity, strengthening market forecasting capacity, constantly enhancing environmental awareness, and strengthening epidemic prevention efforts.
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spelling doaj-art-6ca59ee7c0c74e99bc9d64406231ab2e2025-08-20T01:56:38ZengMDPI AGSystems2079-89542025-04-0113530810.3390/systems13050308Risk Identification and Prevention of Supply Chain Operation in Small and Medium-Sized Livestock FarmsMan Xu0Xinglong Yang1Zhiru Sun2College of Economics and Management, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, ChinaCollege of Economics and Management, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, ChinaCollege of Economics and Management, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, ChinaIn recent years, there has been rapid development in Chinese small and medium-sized livestock farms, accompanied by an increase in operational risks within the supply chain. To ensure the stability and sustainability of supply chain operations in small and medium-sized livestock farms, it is essential to thoroughly analyze their potential hazards and formulate effective prevention strategies. This paper employs the relevant supply chain theories, combined with previous research and expert interviews, to conduct an empirical analysis of supply chain operation risks in small and medium-sized livestock farms, with a specific focus on pig farms, beef cattle farms, laying hen farms, and broiler farms. The research indicates that the supply chain operation risks faced by small and medium-sized livestock farms primarily stem from external environmental factors and production-related challenges. Furthermore, external environmental risks predominantly arise from market fluctuations and compliance with environmental regulations, while production risk mainly pertains to disease safety. Based on the research findings, this paper proposes specific measures for risk prevention, including the strengthening of external environmental security, driving production innovation capacity, strengthening market forecasting capacity, constantly enhancing environmental awareness, and strengthening epidemic prevention efforts.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-8954/13/5/308small and medium-sized livestock farmssupply chainrisk identificationrisk preventionsupply chain operation risk
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Risk Identification and Prevention of Supply Chain Operation in Small and Medium-Sized Livestock Farms
Systems
small and medium-sized livestock farms
supply chain
risk identification
risk prevention
supply chain operation risk
title Risk Identification and Prevention of Supply Chain Operation in Small and Medium-Sized Livestock Farms
title_full Risk Identification and Prevention of Supply Chain Operation in Small and Medium-Sized Livestock Farms
title_fullStr Risk Identification and Prevention of Supply Chain Operation in Small and Medium-Sized Livestock Farms
title_full_unstemmed Risk Identification and Prevention of Supply Chain Operation in Small and Medium-Sized Livestock Farms
title_short Risk Identification and Prevention of Supply Chain Operation in Small and Medium-Sized Livestock Farms
title_sort risk identification and prevention of supply chain operation in small and medium sized livestock farms
topic small and medium-sized livestock farms
supply chain
risk identification
risk prevention
supply chain operation risk
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