Overview of pain assessment tools for pigs and their application in commercial farm settings.
Pig pain assessment tool development and adoption is advancing welfare practice by enabling earlier recognition and more targeted intervention. The Porcine Grimace Scale provides an objective tool for assessing pain from routine procedures and disease. Training stockpersons to recognise pain indicators ensures that tools translate into practice. Digital pain assessment tools in development will enable more consistent monitoring in commercial settings. Pain assessment is a foundation for appropriate pain management.