Farm Animal Welfare

Pig Welfare 21st Century Vision

A 21st century vision for pig welfare harnesses technology, evidence, and cultural change to transform conditions for pigs on a global scale.

Key Facts

Sensor technology can make individual pig welfare visible at farm scale for the first time
Consumer culture shifts toward welfare-conscious food purchasing are accelerating
Policy frameworks are increasingly recognising animal sentience as a basis for welfare standards
Alternative proteins are creating competitive pressure on conventional pig farming
Academic welfare science is translating into practical farm guidance faster than ever before

Welfare Considerations

The 21st century offers unprecedented tools for improving pig welfare - technology, evidence, and cultural change are aligning in ways that make systemic improvement genuinely achievable. Harnessing these tools with sustained commitment could transform conditions for pigs within a generation.

What You Can Do

Engage with the technology, policy, and cultural changes driving 21st century welfare improvement
Support organisations that are leveraging these tools most effectively
Invest your time and resources in welfare initiatives with greatest systemic impact