Farm Animals

Pig Welfare Science Communication

Communicating pig welfare science to farmers, consumers and policymakers is essential for translating research into real-world welfare improvements.

Key Facts

The gap between welfare research findings and farm practice can span decades
Farmer beliefs about pig intelligence and sentience affect welfare decisions
Consumer understanding of pig welfare influences purchasing and advocacy
Science communication training for welfare researchers improves policy impact
Farmer-led peer networks disseminate welfare innovations more effectively than top-down extension

Welfare Considerations

The most impactful welfare research produces minimal benefit if it remains in journals inaccessible to farmers, consumers and policymakers. Investing in science communication - through farmer networks, consumer education and policy-relevant synthesis - multiplies the welfare impact of underlying research.

What You Can Do

Share evidence-based pig welfare information through social networks
Support organisations bridging research and farmer practice
Engage with consultations on pig welfare policy