Welfare Science

Pig Welfare and Secondary Education 2026

Animal welfare education in secondary schools is building the next generation of informed consumers and advocates for pigs and other farm animals.

Key Facts

80% of young people report caring about farm animal welfare but only 30% connect food choices to welfare
School programs on farm animal welfare increase welfare-conscious food choices in participants
Curriculum integration of animal ethics increases engagement compared to standalone programs
Student welfare clubs and activities create peer-to-peer advocacy within schools
Educational farm visits with welfare focus change attitudes toward farm animal sentience

Welfare Considerations

Welfare education in youth is an investment in the future of advocacy. Young people informed about animal welfare become lifelong advocates and welfare-conscious consumers.

What You Can Do

Support animal welfare education programs in secondary schools
Advocate for animal ethics as a topic in PSHE or science curricula
Volunteer with school welfare education programs