Farm Animals

Pig Welfare: Improving Welfare Benchmarking

Welfare benchmarking programmes that compare farm performance against sector averages and best practice drive improvement through accountability.

Key Facts

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

Welfare Considerations

Benchmarking programmes that show farmers where they stand relative to peers create competitive pressure for improvement. When combined with technical support for underperforming farms, benchmarking is an effective welfare improvement mechanism.

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