Farm Animal Welfare

Pig Farrowing Supervision Technology

Technology-assisted farrowing supervision enables better monitoring of neonatal welfare and earlier intervention when piglets are at risk.

Key Facts

Camera monitoring with infrared capability enables night-time observation of farrowing
Automated temperature monitoring in farrowing rooms detects thermal stress early
Alert systems triggered by sow activity patterns can signal potential crushing events
AI-based image analysis can detect sow and piglet welfare indicators automatically
Investment in monitoring technology yields high returns through reduced neonatal mortality

Welfare Considerations

Farrowing supervision technology extends the welfare protection of human oversight to hours when stockpeople cannot be present. Each piglet detected and rescued from crushing or hypothermia represents a direct welfare benefit from technology investment.

What You Can Do

Support investment in farrowing monitoring technology through welfare certification premiums
Advocate for 24-hour farrowing monitoring as a welfare certification requirement
Engage with livestock technology companies developing animal welfare monitoring tools