Farm Animals

Pig Welfare and Welfare and Global Success Stories 2026

Success stories in pig welfare from around the world demonstrate that progress is achievable across diverse systems and cultures.

Key Facts

Sweden has maintained lower antibiotic use and higher welfare standards in pigs for 30 years
Denmark achieved 100% EU gestation crate compliance by 2015
New Zealand committed to farrowing crate phase-out with industry support in 2024
UK outdoor pig production increased 15% in 2026 driven by consumer premium demand
Brazilian welfare certification for export markets covers over 1 million pigs in 2026

Welfare Considerations

Success stories demonstrate that welfare progress is achievable at scale. Learning from successful contexts and replicating enabling conditions accelerates global welfare improvement.

What You Can Do

Share pig welfare success stories to inspire others and demonstrate feasibility
Support organisations documenting and spreading welfare best practice globally
Advocate for adoption of proven welfare models in countries lagging behind best practice