Farm Animals

Farmed Pig Welfare and Veterinary Access

Ensuring adequate veterinary access for pig welfare assessment and treatment in all production systems.

Key Facts

Regular veterinary visits are associated with better welfare outcomes on pig farms
Herd health planning with vets identifies welfare and health priorities
Many small-scale producers have limited access to pig specialist veterinary services
Telemedicine and remote advisory services are expanding access to veterinary expertise
Veterinary input into welfare assurance inspections adds professional rigour

Welfare Considerations

Adequate veterinary access and input is a foundation for good pig welfare, and extending specialist veterinary services to all producers is a welfare priority.

What You Can Do

Support veterinary training and capacity in pig medicine
Advocate for veterinary involvement requirements in pig welfare assurance
Encourage pig producers to invest in regular veterinary herd health planning