Farm Animal Welfare

Farmed Pig Welfare 2026 Annual Progress

A 2026 annual progress assessment documents advances in pig welfare across policy, certification, research, and practice.

Key Facts

Tail docking reduction programmes show measurable progress in Denmark and the Netherlands
CO2 stunning alternatives are in commercial pilot operation in multiple EU countries
Pig welfare certification market share has grown significantly in European retail
Precision livestock monitoring technology adoption has tripled since 2023
Consumer awareness of pig welfare has increased markedly following campaign work

Welfare Considerations

2026 represents genuine progress in pig welfare - policy advances, certification growth, and technology adoption are creating conditions for systemic improvement. Celebrating this progress while maintaining focus on the significant remaining challenges sustains the momentum needed for continued change.

What You Can Do

Engage with annual pig welfare progress reports from major welfare organisations
Celebrate 2026 welfare progress with fellow advocates
Use progress assessment to prioritise advocacy efforts toward remaining key gaps