Farm Animals

Pig Welfare: Improving Sow Welfare Indicators

Validated sow welfare indicators enable consistent assessment and benchmarking of sow welfare across different production systems.

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

Sow welfare indicators including body condition, skin lesion scores, lameness scores, and stereotypic behaviour frequency provide objective, comparable welfare data that enables both farm-level improvement and sector-wide benchmarking.

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