Rotational grazing management for outdoor pigs protects soil, prevents parasite burden and supports pig welfare by providing access to fresh, productive land throughout the season.
Outdoor pigs on well-managed rotational grazing systems have access to the behavioral opportunities that make outdoor production welfare-superior to indoor systems. Pigs on overcrowded or degraded outdoor land may have poorer welfare than well-managed indoor alternatives. Management quality including rotation scheduling, wallow provision and pasture condition determines whether outdoor systems deliver their welfare potential.