Farm Animals

Farmed Pig Welfare Networks: Global Collaboration

Global pig welfare networks enable knowledge sharing and standard harmonisation that accelerates welfare improvement worldwide.

Key Facts

The International Farm Animal Welfare Research Network connects researchers across 30+ countries
European and Australian pig welfare research collaborations share validated assessment tools
Global Dialogue on Farmed Animal Welfare engages industry, NGOs, and governments across continents
Knowledge transfer from high-welfare countries to developing markets reduces global welfare gaps

Welfare Considerations

Global pig welfare improvement requires knowledge transfer beyond high-income markets. Research findings, assessment tools, and best practices developed in Europe and Australasia must reach Chinese, Brazilian, and Southeast Asian producers to achieve global welfare improvement. Network infrastructure that enables this transfer is a welfare force multiplier.

What You Can Do

Support international animal welfare organisations working in developing world markets
Advocate for welfare standards inclusion in international agricultural trade agreements
Donate to organisations that build pig welfare capacity in lower-standard markets