articles about behaviour-welfare

Denmark phases out sow confinement
A new executive order phases out the immobilization of sows in farrowing pens.

UK: New animal welfare strategy aims to phase out farrowing crates and CO2 stunning
The strategy includes plans to move away from farrowing crates and address welfare concerns around stunning pigs with carbon dioxide.
Piglets’ behaviour and performance in relation to sow characteristics

Panama creates national commission for sustainable development of the swine industry
With the creation of CONAPORC, Panama is advancing towards a sustainable pig farming model, coordinating development, health, and environmental protection actions for the swine industry.

Spain: Supreme Court annuls increase in required space per pig
The increase in minimum areas for pig farming has been rendered ineffective.
Inheriting the sins of their fathers: boar life experiences can shape the emotional responses of their offspring

III Latin American Leaders Meeting: Learning, vision and new alliances
Within the framework of the 333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025, the III Latin American Leaders Meeting was held, an exclusive conference that brought together more than 40 swine industry leaders to strengthen alliances and plan for the future of regional pig farming.

UK: End to CO₂ use in slaughter recommended by Animal Welfare Committee
The Animal Welfare Committee has published its opinion on the welfare impacts on pigs of CO2 gas stunning and of potential alternative stunning methods.

333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025: A new milestone for Latin American pig farming
Held from October 15 to 17 in Cali, Colombia, 333's flagship event ended its sixth edition with historic results, cementing its position as the most influential conference in the Latin American swine industry.
Assessing pig personality in the home pen: a novel laser test

WelFarmers announces the 12 winning practices from its first round
The EU project moves forward with new materials to support the practical adoption of pig welfare solutions.

Field trials to reduce tail docking in piglets
The livestock farms associated with the project evaluate and verify the improvement measures proposed in the plans based on the ClassyFarm self-assessment questionnaires.

Spain introduces new stocking densities for farms without tail docking
Royal Decree 809/2025 introduces a classification by farm type and allows higher densities on farms that keep all pigs with their tails intact.

How can we make the swine industry more attractive to younger generations?
Despite the global dynamics of a growing sector, pig farming faces difficulties in attracting and retaining young talent.

With historic results, the 333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025 comes to a close
The 333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025 successfully concluded its sixth edition in Cali, Colombia, establishing itself as the most important technical and business event for Latin American pig farming.