Farm Animals

Outdoor Pig System Welfare

Outdoor pig production is being promoted as a higher welfare alternative with new standards addressing specific free-range welfare challenges.

Key Facts

Evidence-based research supports welfare improvements in outdoor pig system welfare
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

Outdoor pig standards prevent welfare problems unique to free-range production.

What You Can Do

Support certified outdoor pig products
Advocate for outdoor system welfare standards
Learn about specific outdoor pig welfare challenges
Choose outdoor pork with verified welfare standards