A lecturer in animal welfare says the pig industry should be phasing out farrowing crates in 10 years. Supermarkets have already banned pork where sow stalls are used during pregnancy. Now pressure is ...

Traditional farrowing crates are used in the pig industry as they give piglets the best chance of survival. However the supermarket drive to increase pig welfare in indoor systems could see them ...

Pig farrowing crates that have created welfare concerns are here to stay. The farrowing crates keep sows in confined pens and they are unable to turn around, but allow their piglets to move. The ...

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 during the final months of their ...

Pig farmers concerned about a potential farrowing crate ban should share figures in an industry survey detailing the cost implication of switching to alternative systems. This is the message of the ...

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A British farmer shares their insights on confining mother pigs in farrowing crates, which make the animals ‘stressed, scared, emotionally broken and depressed’, and calls for governments to support ...

Independently commissioned research has revealed that an overwhelming majority of New Zealanders oppose the Government's proposal to extend the use of farrowing crates until 2035. SPCA is encouraging ...