Farm Animal Welfare

Pig Welfare and Veterinary Education

Veterinary education in pig welfare science enables practitioners to advise producers effectively and advocate for welfare improvement within the industry.

Key Facts

Pig welfare is underrepresented in many veterinary curricula relative to species importance
Practical farm placement experience varies significantly between veterinary schools
Continuing professional development in pig welfare is available through AHDB and BVA
Veterinarians play critical roles in welfare certification audits and clinical decision-making
Welfare-conscious vets advocate for best practice within producer-vet relationships

Welfare Considerations

Veterinary education that includes rigorous pig welfare science creates practitioners who can advise producers on evidence-based welfare improvement, conduct meaningful welfare audits, and advocate within the industry for standards that reflect current knowledge.

What You Can Do

Support veterinary schools that prioritise pig welfare in their curricula
Engage with veterinary professional development resources in pig welfare science
Advocate for welfare competency requirements in veterinary certification and licensing