Part of that education is learning what pigs need. That includes time outside and enough space to roam. Martin said, "Even if they want to be a pampered house piggy, they do need outdoor time when ...

For indoor systems, European protocols offer some guidance. But for the UK’s large outdoor pig sector, the path is less clear. ASF can survive in soil for long periods. In worst-case scenarios, it may ...

The farm assurance scheme has kicked off a consultation on proposals to introduce voluntary Enhanced Welfare and Free Range labels for UK pigmeat ...

Red Tractor is also considering a new ‘Certified Standards Plus’ tier, with flexible farrowing as the key criteria. It is seeking views from the pig sector on whether such a tier would help support an ...