Welfare Science

Farmed Pig Welfare: Synthesis of Evidence and Practice

Synthesising pig welfare evidence and practice creates the comprehensive knowledge base for sustained improvement.

Key Facts

Systematic review of pig welfare science reveals consistent findings across multiple study types
Practice-based evidence from farmer experience complements experimental findings from research
Synthesis across disciplines including ethology, neuroscience, and economics produces richer welfare understanding
Evidence synthesis enables priority-setting that directs resources toward highest-impact interventions

Welfare Considerations

Pig welfare improvement is most effective when evidence from multiple sources is synthesised into comprehensive understanding. Experimental science, practice-based evidence, economic analysis, and consumer behaviour research together create a richer picture than any single source. Evidence synthesis that informs priority-setting directs effort toward the most impactful welfare improvements.

What You Can Do

Support evidence synthesis organisations that combine multiple welfare science sources
Advocate for practice-based evidence collection alongside experimental welfare research
Use synthesised welfare evidence in advocacy to maximise credibility and impact