Welfare Science

Pig Welfare and Global South Capacity

Building farm animal welfare capacity in the global south is essential as intensive pig production expands rapidly in Asia, Africa and Latin America with minimal welfare oversight.

Key Facts

China produces approximately half the world's pigs but has minimal animal welfare legislation
Intensive pig production is expanding rapidly in Southeast Asia, West Africa and Latin America
Global welfare standards require capacity building in veterinary education, legislation and enforcement
Organisations including Compassion in World Farming work on global welfare standards adoption
Trade agreements can include welfare provisions that set minimum standards for imported products

Welfare Considerations

Global pig welfare capacity building is essential as production expands in regions without welfare traditions. International support for welfare standards, veterinary education and legislation is an urgent priority.

What You Can Do

Support organisations working on global pig welfare capacity building
Advocate for animal welfare standards in international trade agreements
Engage with global welfare organisations working in rapid-development agricultural economies