Farm Animals

Farmed Pig Welfare and Animal Agriculture Future

Long-term visions for pig welfare in transformed food systems, including plant-based and cultivated alternatives.

Key Facts

Precision fermentation and cultivated meat may eventually replace conventional pig farming
Transition timelines are uncertain but direction toward reduced conventional farming is likely
Current pig welfare improvement remains crucial during any transition period
Higher welfare systems may transition more successfully than intensive systems
Animal welfare advocates must engage in both near-term improvement and long-term transformation

Welfare Considerations

Long-term transformation of food systems offers the prospect of eliminating pig suffering at scale, but near-term welfare improvement for current generations of pigs remains a parallel priority.

What You Can Do

Support both near-term pig welfare improvement and long-term food system transformation
Invest in cultivated meat and precision fermentation through consumption and advocacy
Maintain engagement with pig welfare improvement while working toward transformative change