Farm Animals

Pig Welfare and Welfare and 2050 Vision Final

A final vision for pig welfare in 2050 - what becomes possible if we sustain the advocacy, science, and consumer engagement of 2026 for another generation.

Key Facts

By 2050, cultivated meat and precision fermentation could provide pig-free alternatives at scale
Genetic selection for welfare traits could eliminate major heritable welfare problems within 25 years
Global welfare certification could cover 50% of pig production if current growth continues
Consumer cultural shift toward plant-based proteins could reduce pig production by 40%
The welfare advocacy community of 2050 will be built on the foundation laid today

Welfare Considerations

The 2050 vision for pig welfare is achievable - not guaranteed, but possible with sustained advocacy, science, and consumer engagement. Every action taken today shapes that future.

What You Can Do

Take a long-term view in your welfare advocacy and commitments
Support the technologies and policies that will drive 2050 welfare outcomes
Share your vision for animal welfare with others to build shared motivation and ambition