Farm Animals

Pig Welfare Future Vision

A future vision for pig welfare in 2035 and beyond describes what is achievable with sustained commitment across policy, market, and technology.

Key Facts

2035 vision includes elimination of confinement systems across all EU production
Consumer-facing welfare labels on all pork products are achievable within 10 years
Genetic resistance to major diseases could eliminate several key welfare challenges within 15 years
Digital welfare monitoring reaching every pig would transform detection and response capabilities
Alternative proteins could reduce global pig production by 20 percent improving average welfare

Welfare Considerations

A 2035 welfare vision for pig production imagines systems where every pig has space, enrichment, and social stability, where disease resistance eliminates major welfare burdens, and where technology monitors welfare continuously. This vision is achievable with sustained commitment.

What You Can Do

Support organizations working toward ambitious long-term pig welfare goals
Invest in alternative proteins that reduce overall pig production while improving average conditions
Advocate for a long-term vision in pig welfare legislation that matches scientific evidence