Farm Animal Welfare

Pig Welfare and Welfare Progress

Real progress on pig welfare is documented across multiple domains over the past decades. Reviewing this progress informs future strategy and demonstrates that welfare improvement is achievable.

Key Facts

EU sow stall restrictions have improved conditions for millions of breeding sows
Halothane gene elimination has reduced stress syndrome in commercial pigs
Corporate commitments to enrichment and higher welfare production are being implemented
Scientific understanding of pig sentience has advanced, informing better standards
Consumer awareness of pig welfare is increasing, driving market demand for welfare improvement

Welfare Considerations

Pig welfare progress is real and demonstrable. Each advance builds on previous gains and demonstrates that sustained advocacy, corporate pressure, and legislative change deliver genuine improvements for millions of animals.

What You Can Do

Document and share pig welfare progress to demonstrate what is achievable
Support organisations with track records of successful welfare campaigns
Apply lessons from successful interventions to current and future welfare challenges
Maintain ambition for further improvement while acknowledging genuine progress