Welfare Science

Farmed Pig Welfare Success Stories

Documenting welfare success stories demonstrates what is achievable and motivates further improvement across the industry.

Key Facts

Denmark reduced tail docking to low levels through enrichment
Some UK farms have achieved zero antibiotic use through welfare improvement
Free farrowing systems have been commercially successful in some markets
Welfare improvement at sector scale is demonstrated by assurance scheme improvements
Consumer-driven welfare improvement has transformed some supply chains

Welfare Considerations

Welfare success stories demonstrate significant improvement is achievable within commercial constraints. Documenting and sharing these successes motivates further improvement and provides evidence for what ambitious standards can achieve.

What You Can Do

Support organisations documenting animal welfare success stories
Engage with producers who have achieved significant welfare improvements
Advocate for welfare success case studies in industry education