Farm Animal Welfare

Pig Welfare and Future Outlook

The future outlook for pig welfare is cautiously optimistic. Technology, genetics, legislation, and cultural change are all moving in welfare-positive directions.

Key Facts

Precision welfare monitoring technology is approaching commercial deployment
Genetic selection for welfare traits is becoming increasingly feasible
EU and UK welfare legislation review offers opportunities for significant improvement
Plant-based and cultivated protein alternatives are reducing long-term demand projections
Consumer welfare awareness continues to grow, driving market and corporate change

Welfare Considerations

The future of pig welfare is improving, though the scale of current suffering means progress must accelerate. Strategic engagement with all the drivers of change - technology, policy, genetics, and culture - maximises welfare improvement.

What You Can Do

Support organisations working toward a better welfare future for pigs
Engage with policy advocacy for stronger pig welfare legislation
Make welfare-informed food choices as part of systemic change
Stay informed about pig welfare progress and advocate based on evidence