Farm Animals

Pig International Welfare Harmonisation

International harmonisation of pig welfare standards is progressing with OIE guidelines being updated to reflect current welfare science.

Key Facts

Evidence-based research supports welfare improvements in pig international welfare harmonisation
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

International welfare harmonisation prevents regulatory arbitrage and welfare tourism.

What You Can Do

Support international welfare standard harmonisation
Advocate for trade agreements conditioning on welfare standards
Raise awareness of global pig welfare disparities
Support organisations working on international pig welfare improvement