Farm Animals

Pig Welfare: Individual Health Cards

Individual pig health cards that track treatments, observations, and welfare interventions improve continuity of care and welfare monitoring.

Key Facts

Evidence-based welfare practices improve outcomes for animals
Scientific research guides best practice in this welfare area
Welfare improvements here are achievable at reasonable cost
Public awareness and consumer choice can drive positive welfare change

Welfare Considerations

Individual health records for pigs enable consistent welfare monitoring across different stockpersons and shifts, ensure treatment continuity, and provide data for welfare benchmarking and veterinary review.

What You Can Do

Learn more about this welfare topic from scientific sources
Support organisations working on this welfare issue
Make informed choices that support better welfare outcomes
Share knowledge about animal welfare with others