Farm Animals

Pig Welfare Audit Progress

Third-party welfare audit schemes for pig farms are expanding with outcome-based metrics replacing checklist approaches.

Key Facts

Evidence-based research supports welfare improvements in pig welfare audit progress
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

Outcome-based auditing drives real welfare improvement beyond compliance.

What You Can Do

Support certification schemes using outcome-based welfare auditing
Advocate for welfare audit transparency and data sharing
Learn about welfare audit methodology when evaluating certifications
Support training of welfare auditors in validated assessment tools