Farm Animals

Farmed Pig Welfare: Celebrating Progress and Sustaining Momentum

Reviewing pig welfare progress and setting the agenda for continued improvement maintains momentum in a long-term endeavour.

Key Facts

EU farrowing crate phase-out commitment by multiple member states represents landmark progress
Corporate chicken and pig commitments now cover billions of animals in supply chains
Pig welfare science has advanced significantly with validated assessment tools in commercial use
Consumer awareness and engagement with farm animal welfare has grown substantially since 2010

Welfare Considerations

Pig welfare has improved measurably and the rate of progress is accelerating. Celebrating genuine progress motivates continued engagement while honest assessment of remaining gaps maintains appropriate urgency. The welfare movement's growth demonstrates that sustained effort produces results.

What You Can Do

Acknowledge and celebrate pig welfare progress with organisations and producers who have improved
Maintain engagement with remaining welfare gaps while recognising genuine progress
Share the story of pig welfare progress to inspire others to join the movement