Content related to the topic: welfare

18 March 2025

Water usage on pig farms

It is vital to monitor water use in pig production for improved efficiency and cost control

7 August 2020

Water guidance for pig farmers

This section provides guidance on water system setup and maintenance, the importance and methods of maintaining water quality and how to avoid waste. It also explores water supply management.

23 March 2020

Mobility score pad

A sheet allowing you to record the mobility scores of cows in each group.

5 June 2026

Dairy mobility scorecard

This form allows you to record the mobility of your herd. The images on the sheet indicate the mobility scores of the cows and makes suggestions on how to improve them.

4 December 2024

On-site biosecurity on pig farms

Important advice on managing biosecurity risks on your pig unit site

19 March 2020

Pig Health Scheme assessments suspended

In light of the evolving situation with Coronavirus (COVID-19), Pig Health Scheme assessments have been suspended

12 July 2021

PHWC Antimicrobial Usage

Find out about the antimicrobial subgroup of the Pig Health and Welfare Council.

12 July 2021

PHWC Surveillance

Find out about the surveillance subgroup of the Pig Health and Welfare Council

12 July 2021

PHWC Welfare

Find out about the welfare subgroup of the Pig Health and Welfare Council.

12 January 2026

Pig Health and Welfare Council

The Pig Health and Welfare Council is a cross-industry alliance that promotes a coordinated and integrated approach to improving pig health and welfare.

5 August 2025

Environmental enrichment for pigs

Find out why it's so important to provide environmental enrichment for pigs.

23 July 2020

Teeth reduction for piglets

Find out how and why teeth reduction in piglets is carried out