Farm Animals

Farmed Pig Welfare in Developing Countries

Challenges and opportunities for improving pig welfare in low and middle income countries.

Key Facts

Most of the world's pigs are raised in low and middle income countries with minimal standards
Smallholder pig farming supports livelihoods for millions of families globally
Veterinary capacity limitations restrict disease diagnosis and welfare assessment
FAO and World Animal Protection run capacity building programmes globally
Consumer demand for higher welfare products is emerging in some middle income markets

Welfare Considerations

Extending pig welfare improvements globally requires adapted approaches that recognise smallholder contexts while progressively improving conditions and reducing suffering.

What You Can Do

Support World Animal Protection global pig welfare improvement programmes
Advocate for welfare capacity building in international agricultural development
Choose products from supply chains committed to global welfare standards improvement