Species: pigs
SCIENTIFIC BRIEFING ON CAGED FARMING
Overview of scientific research on caged farming of laying hens, sows, rabbits, ducks, geese, calves, and quail
Download (PDF 4.70MB)Pig Sentience
Examples from the scientific literature of the many impressive ways that pigs display their sentiency.
Download (PDF 19.33MB)Lack of compliance with the Pigs Directive continues
Dossier of photos from the pig sector’s own publications showing that many pigs continue to suffer illegal and inhumane conditions 11 years after the EU Pigs Directive came into…
Download (PDF 1.71MB)Compendium: the complete guide to pigs
Collection of resources about pigs and how they are farmed. Find out about the life of a sow from birth to slaughter, welfare issues and key statistics.
Download (PDF 1.52MB)FVO Reports on Failure to Enforce Pigs directive
Reports by the Food and Veterinary Office that show failure to enforce Council Directive 2008/120/EC laying down minimum standards for the protection of pigs
Download (PDF 0.15MB)Complying with the Pigs Directive
Guidance on compliance with the protection of pigs directive.
Download (PDF 2.73MB)Welfare of Pigs in the European Union
Report on the welfare of pigs in the EU in relation to current legislation and enforcement.
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