Farm Animal Welfare

Pig Welfare Global South Capacity Building

Building pig welfare capacity in the global south enables sustainable welfare improvement that respects local contexts while applying global evidence.

Key Facts

Asia produces over 60% of global pig products with highly variable welfare standards
Local champions trained in welfare science can multiply impact far beyond individual farm consulting
FAO and international NGOs provide capacity building support in emerging economies
Culturally appropriate welfare guidance respects local practices while advocating for core standards
South-South knowledge transfer between developing economies can be more effective than North-South

Welfare Considerations

Pig welfare improvement in the global south requires capacity that is built locally, sustained internally, and adapted to cultural and economic context. External support that develops local champions creates far more durable welfare improvement than external imposition of standards.

What You Can Do

Support international organisations building pig welfare capacity in developing economies
Engage with trade policy advocacy that creates incentives for welfare improvement in producing countries
Donate to veterinary education programmes in developing economies with high pig production