Farm Animals

Pig Welfare and Welfare Through Veterinary Education

Veterinary education is a critical pathway for pig welfare improvement, as farm vets are key influencers of stockperson practice and industry standards.

Key Facts

Farm vets have more influence on stockperson welfare practices than any other single group
Welfare assessment skills are increasingly part of veterinary training curricula
Vet-farmer relationships built on trust and welfare partnership improve outcomes
Continuing professional development in animal welfare science is growing among farm vets
Veterinary welfare champion programs embed welfare expertise in farm advisory services

Welfare Considerations

Investing in veterinary welfare education creates ripple effects across entire industries. Farm vets who prioritise welfare advocacy amplify the impact of welfare science to thousands of farms.

What You Can Do

Support veterinary welfare education programs and continuing professional development
Advocate for welfare assessment skills in veterinary curricula
Choose farms and products supported by vets with welfare advisory roles