Farm Animal Welfare

Pig Welfare and Welfare Networks: European Collaboration

European networks including EUWelNet and farm animal welfare platforms facilitate knowledge sharing, standard development and implementation support across the EU pig industry.

Key Facts

The EU Animal Welfare Platform brings together industry, NGOs and member states for welfare dialogue
EUWelNet supports welfare assessment harmonisation across member states
Cross-border knowledge sharing enables faster adoption of welfare innovations
EU welfare legislation creates minimum standards but member state implementation varies widely
Bilateral cooperation between high-welfare and lower-welfare member states accelerates improvement

Welfare Considerations

European welfare networks create the institutional foundations for coordinated improvement across the entire EU pig sector. Collaboration reduces duplication, shares learning and builds political consensus for progressive legislation.

What You Can Do

Support organisations engaging with EU animal welfare policy and network processes
Advocate for ambitious minimum standards and effective enforcement across EU member states
Choose welfare-certified pork from farms in countries with strong welfare implementation records