RSPCA Assured has come under fire for changing its standard on pig farrowing space, after farmers invested in a system now deemed too small. Farmers Weekly understands at least one pig farmer that ...

A ban on using farrowing crates on UK pig farms has been called for by a number of non-government organisations in recent years. Although there are no imminent plans to change leglislation, the ...

Lower piglet mortality is the goal when Norwegian researchers study the conditions of perky newborn piglets and their mothers. Several countries aim to reduce the loss of piglets using a system in ...

FENCING IN: A sow and her piglets in a farrowing pen, which is larger than a farrowing (sow) crate. They are at Waikato's Warratah Farms, where Kirsty Chidgey carried out her research.Supplied How ...

Australia's biggest pork producer has introduced a "maternity ring" for pigs giving birth to replace controversial farrowing crates. Farrowing crates have been in widespread use in the pork industry ...

While the United Kingdom has made great strides in advancing animal welfare – most notably through the recent Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act, the Animal Welfare (Penalty Notices) Act, Glue Traps ...