Farm Animal Welfare

Pig Welfare and Open Science: Publishing Welfare Data

Open publication of pig welfare research and farm data enables evidence-based improvement across the industry. Transparency in welfare outcomes drives accountability and innovation.

Key Facts

Peer-reviewed welfare research is often behind paywalls limiting practitioner access
Pre-registered studies in pig welfare science reduce publication bias and improve reliability
Open data sharing from commercial pig farms enables population-level welfare analysis
Welfare outcome data published at supply chain level enables consumer-informed purchasing
Academic-industry partnerships bridge the gap between research evidence and farm practice

Welfare Considerations

Open science in pig welfare research accelerates the translation of evidence into practice. Transparency in welfare data creates accountability that drives improvement across entire supply chains.

What You Can Do

Advocate for open access publication requirements for publicly funded pig welfare research
Support organisations that promote welfare data transparency in pig supply chains
Use welfare certification and retailer reports to inform purchasing decisions