Farm Animals

Pig Heat Stress Climate Adaptation

Climate change increases heat stress risk for pigs with ventilation upgrades becoming essential for welfare standards.

Key Facts

Evidence-based research supports welfare improvements in pig heat stress climate adaptation
Millions of animals benefit from better farm animals welfare practices
Individual actions and policy change both drive welfare improvements
Science, advocacy, and consumer choice are all important levers for change
Progress is achievable and measurable across this welfare domain

Welfare Considerations

Climate adaptation protects pig welfare from increasing heat stress events.

What You Can Do

Upgrade pig house ventilation for climate adaptation
Provide shade and cooling in outdoor systems
Support climate-smart pig farming practices
Raise awareness of climate impacts on pig welfare