Welfare Science

Pig Welfare and Welfare Networks Europe 2026

European pig welfare networks are sharing knowledge and coordinating advocacy to accelerate welfare improvement across the continent.

Key Facts

Eurogroup for Animals coordinates welfare advocacy across EU member states
The European animal welfare platform shares best practice between national sectors
Academic welfare networks including AWARE connect researchers across European institutions
Corporate welfare commitments have created de facto standards across European supply chains
EU Farm to Fork strategy provides a policy framework for pan-European welfare progress

Welfare Considerations

European welfare networks multiply the impact of individual country advocacy. Pan-European coordination accelerates legislative and industry progress for pig welfare.

What You Can Do

Engage with European welfare advocacy through organisations like Eurogroup for Animals
Support pan-European welfare research collaborations
Advocate for EU Farm to Fork welfare commitments in your national government