Independent report

FAWC report on the welfare of pigs kept outdoors

Farm Animal Welfare Council review of the welfare implications for pigs kept in outdoor systems.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 1 June 1996

Documents

FAWC report on the welfare of pigs kept outdoors

PDF, 2.37 MB, 44 pages

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.

Request an accessible format.

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

Details

Around 40% of the pig breeding herd is kept in outdoor systems. These have different design, management, breed and other requirements to indoor systems. They have their own set of welfare concerns as well as opportunities for a wider display of normal behaviours.

You can read more about the work of the Farm Animal Welfare Committee.

Published 1 June 1996