Farm Animals

Pig Welfare: Vesicular Stomatitis Welfare Management

Pig Welfare: Vesicular Stomatitis Welfare Management - evidence-based welfare information and practical guidance.

Key Facts

Farm animal welfare is governed by legislation, certification, and voluntary standards
The Five Domains model assesses nutrition, environment, health, behaviour, and mental state
Scientific welfare monitoring enables continuous improvement
Consumer purchasing decisions provide powerful market signals for welfare improvement
Stockperson skill and compassion is among the most important determinants of welfare

Welfare Considerations

Farm animal welfare requires ongoing attention to both physical and psychological needs. Evidence-based assessment enables targeted improvement. The alignment between welfare management and farm economics makes improvement accessible to producers across systems.

What You Can Do

Choose higher welfare certified products
Support organisations working on farm animal welfare policy
Advocate for strong welfare legislation
Learn about farm animal welfare and share that knowledge