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 ...

Ten European loose-housed farrowing pens are being assessed for pig, piglet and worker welfare in a world-leading product test. This follows industry targets for 10% of Danish sows to be housed in ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Government is asking for feedback on whether farrowing crates should be banned or simply limited in their use. Farrowing crates keep sows in a confined spot ...