Vision for pig welfare science progress identifies the research breakthroughs most likely to deliver major welfare improvements in the coming decade.
Scientific progress creates the evidence base that drives welfare improvement. Research breakthroughs in tail biting prediction, positive welfare assessment, pain science, and genomic selection have the potential to substantially reduce pig suffering at scale. Directing research investment toward these high-impact areas requires deliberate prioritisation by funding bodies, industry, and academic institutions. Translating research into practice requires equal investment in knowledge exchange alongside discovery.