Welfare Science

Pig Welfare 2050 Vision

A long-term vision for the welfare of pigs by 2050, imagining a food system transformed for animal and human benefit.

Key Facts

Precision fermentation and cultivated meat technologies may replace significant conventional pork production
Remaining pig farming could be conducted at smaller scale with higher welfare standards
Consumer relationships with food may shift toward quality over quantity as alternatives emerge
Policy frameworks will need to transition farmers as production systems change
Animal welfare gains from food system transformation may be among the largest in history

Welfare Considerations

A 2050 vision for pig welfare imagines a world where food system transformation has dramatically reduced the number of pigs living in poor conditions. Getting there requires advocacy, technology, and policy working together over decades. The goal is worth the sustained effort.

What You Can Do

Support food system transformation projects that create alternatives to conventional pork
Engage with long-term vision processes for welfare-compatible food systems
Invest in and advocate for transitions that benefit both animals and farming communities