Improving pig welfare science education in veterinary training is essential for producing veterinarians who can effectively advise on and implement welfare improvements.
Veterinarians are uniquely positioned to improve pig welfare through clinical advice, welfare assessment, and prescription decision-making. Their training shapes their approach to welfare as either an add-on or a core professional competency. Veterinary education that integrates welfare science, assessment tools, and practical welfare advice skills produces professionals who can be effective welfare champions within the farming sector.