Farm Animals

Farmed Pig Welfare and Global Governance

International governance frameworks for farm animal welfare and progress toward global standards.

Key Facts

OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code includes animal welfare standards for farm animals
EU welfare standards are the most comprehensive globally but are not universal
Trade agreements increasingly include animal welfare provisions as market access conditions
World Animal Protection coordinates international campaigns for global welfare improvement
Global minimum welfare standards would prevent welfare-driven competitive disadvantages

Welfare Considerations

Improving global pig welfare governance requires international cooperation and trade-linked welfare standards that prevent welfare-related competitive disadvantages for leading countries.

What You Can Do

Support organisations advocating for global animal welfare governance standards
Engage with trade agreement consultations that include animal welfare provisions
Advocate for OIE welfare code strengthening and universal adoption