Welfare Science

Pig Welfare and Welfare and Open Science Final 2026

Open science principles applied comprehensively to pig welfare research are creating a more transparent, reproducible, and impactful science base.

Key Facts

Pre-registration of pig welfare studies has increased reproducibility of welfare research findings
Open data sharing enables global collaboration on welfare measurement and improvement
Open protocols allow replication of welfare assessment tools in diverse farming contexts
Open peer review is improving the quality and transparency of welfare research publications
Citizen science pig welfare studies are engaging farmers and the public in welfare evidence generation

Welfare Considerations

Open science is making pig welfare research more transparent, reproducible, and impactful. The open science movement is a welfare multiplier that deserves active support.

What You Can Do

Advocate for open access and open data requirements in welfare research funding
Support open science initiatives in animal welfare research organisations
Engage with open welfare data platforms to contribute and access knowledge