Improving veterinary access for pig farms in 2026 through telemedicine, mobile services, and training programmes is expanding welfare improvement capacity beyond areas with traditional veterinary coverage.
Veterinary access expansion through technology and training is democratising welfare improvement capability. Farms that previously had no access to welfare expertise can now access telemedicine consultation and digital decision support that enable welfare-appropriate decisions. This expansion of welfare access is particularly significant in developing countries where most of the growth in global pig production is occurring.