Farm Animals

Pig Welfare: Farrowing System Research Priorities

Research priorities for farrowing system welfare include combining sow welfare, piglet survival, and practical management feasibility.

Key Facts

Scientific evidence guides best practice in this welfare area
Welfare improvements here are achievable at reasonable cost
Public awareness and consumer choice drive positive welfare change
Every informed person strengthens the animal welfare movement

Welfare Considerations

The key research priorities for farrowing welfare are optimising free-farrowing system design for both sow and piglet welfare, developing sensor-based monitoring that alerts staff to welfare emergencies, and understanding stockperson skill requirements.

What You Can Do

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