Farm Animals

Pig Welfare: Improving Farrowing Outcomes Through Technology

Technology-assisted farrowing management improves welfare outcomes by extending monitoring capacity and enabling earlier intervention.

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

Camera monitoring, sensor alerts, and decision support systems extend stockperson farrowing supervision capacity, enabling earlier detection of complications and faster response to welfare emergencies in this high-risk production phase.

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