Farm Animal Welfare

Farmed Pig Welfare in the Global South

Pig welfare in developing economies faces unique challenges including traditional practices, limited veterinary access, and rapid intensification - targeted support improves outcomes.

Key Facts

Over 60% of global pig production occurs in Asia, primarily China and Southeast Asia
Backyard and smallholder pig keeping involves different welfare challenges than industrial systems
Veterinary access and welfare training are significantly lower in developing economies
Rapid industrialisation of pig production in emerging economies replicates historical Western welfare problems
International organisations including FAO and Compassion in World Farming support capacity building

Welfare Considerations

Pig welfare improvement in the global south requires culturally appropriate, practically achievable interventions that work within existing systems. Supporting capacity building, veterinary access, and training in emerging economies prevents welfare problems from being embedded as production scales.

What You Can Do

Support international animal welfare capacity building organisations working in developing economies
Engage with trade policy advocacy that includes welfare standard requirements
Donate to organisations providing practical welfare training in emerging pig production economies