Simple Summary The increasing implementation of technological advances originally
developed for video gaming (PlayStation, Xbox) is hel** to progress livestock production …

Since the beginning of the farm animal welfare debate half a century ago, the focus has
been on the negative side of animal welfare, with most research studying the harms induced …

This scientific opinion focuses on the welfare of pigs on farm, and is based on literature and
expert opinion. All pig categories were assessed: gilts and dry sows, farrowing and lactating …

In this essay, we aim to demonstrate the value of a power lens on consumption and absolute
reductions. Specifically, we illuminate what we perceive to be a troublesome pattern of …

Tail biting is a major welfare and economic problem for indoor pig producers worldwide.
Low tail posture is an early warning sign which could reduce tail biting unpredictability …

Early identification of tail biting and intervention are necessary to reduce tail lesions and
their impact on animal health and welfare. Removal of biters has become an effective …

Many members of the public and important stakeholders operating at the upper end of the
food chain, may be unfamiliar with how food is produced, including within modern animal …

Background The welfare of all animals under human management is an area of consistent
public concern, but strategies to improve welfare may vary across species. In this study …

Background European legislation dictates that pig tail docking is not allowed to be
performed routinely (European Union. Council Directive 2008/120/EC of 18 December 2008 …

In order to reduce antimicrobial use in pig production, the consequences of insufficient
biosecurity and welfare problems need to be known. This study aimed to investigate …