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Welfare
19 March 2020
In light of the evolving situation with Coronavirus (COVID-19), Pig Health Scheme assessments have been suspended
12 July 2021
Find out about the antimicrobial subgroup of the Pig Health and Welfare Council.
12 July 2021
Find out about the surveillance subgroup of the Pig Health and Welfare Council
12 July 2021
Find out about the welfare subgroup of the Pig Health and Welfare Council.
3 September 2025
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
Find out why it's so important to provide environmental enrichment for pigs.
23 July 2020
Find out how and why teeth reduction in piglets is carried out
23 December 2020
Information about tail docking and reducing tail biting in pigs
3 September 2025
Information for vets on how to access training to complete Real Welfare assessments
19 February 2024
All you need to know about how the Real Welfare scheme can benefit your farm.
3 September 2025
We no longer fund or operate the Pig Health Scheme and Real Welfare programmes.
1 May 2025
Important information about pig welfare, tail biting and environmental enrichment