Farm Animals

Pig Positive Welfare Indicators

Research has validated positive welfare indicators for pigs including play behaviour, positive human-animal relationships, and exploration.

Key Facts

Evidence-based research supports welfare improvements in pig positive welfare indicators
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

Positive welfare measurement raises bar beyond absence of suffering.

What You Can Do

Support adoption of positive pig welfare indicators
Learn about positive pig welfare science
Advocate for positive welfare measurement in standards
Share positive welfare science findings