Vets in the UK are calling for controversial pig farrowing crates to be banned which could trigger other countries around the world to follow the same path. The crates, used to confine pigs before ...

Transitioning from conventional farrowing crates to flexible farrowing pens will bring many challenges, along with significant opportunities to further improve pig welfare, based on producers ...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called for a ban on the use of farrowing crates, which confine female pigs ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The transition away from farrowing crates in the UK pig farming sector is accelerating following new plans towards better animal welfare.

“Transitioning away from farrowing crates is a critical step toward improving animal welfare in the UK pig industry,” said Dr Tracey Jones, global director of food business at CIWF. Achieving ...

The British Veterinary Association and the Pig Veterinary Society have issued a new joint statement calling for farrowing crates to be banned. Farrowing crates are the small pens that 60% of sows ...

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