The main source of information is the Welfare Quality® protocol for pigs, as most of its indicators have already been evaluated with respect to their validity, reliability and feasibility. However, several other schemes were also checked for relevant indicators.

For each indicator, a factsheet is developed which describes the underlying welfare concern, the legal requirements, and a suggested inspection and scoring method.

For suggestions, comments or questions about the indicator factsheets, please contact us.

Husbandry

Tail docking and tail biting: All available factsheets
Farrowing housing and management: All available factsheets
Group-housing and mixing: All available factsheets
Heat stress on farm: All available factsheets

Transport

Climate control and space allowance: All available factsheets
Fitness for transport: All available factsheets

Slaughter and killing

Handling in lairage: All available factsheets
Pig stunning: All available factsheets
On farm killing: Available factsheet

English - Indicator factsheets