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Intensive Pig Farming - a cycle of frustration
Pig Farming
Do you know what it's like to be happy as a pig in mud? Believe it or not, the majority of pigs in Australia don't.
In fact, most pigs will never step foot in the outdoors. They can't root in the dirt, wallow in the mud or forage for food.
But the biggest welfare problem facing Australian pigs is the use of sow stalls and farrowing crates.
Did You Know?
- Pigs are highly intelligent and social animals.
- Pigs have regularly out-performed dogs in learning tests.
- Pigs are curious animals and if living free-range will spend hours each day exploring the outdoors.
- Pigs are very clean. When living in a shed they will push all the straw to one end for sleeping and use the other end as a toilet.
- Pigs naturally form small groups and develop strong bonds.
Intensive Pig Farming - a cycle of frustration
More information
- View 60 Minutes story - The Hidden Truth behind Australia's pig farming industry
- What is the RSPCA doing to get pigs outs of sow stalls?
- What are the animal welfare issues associated with pig farming?
- What are the RSPCA Approved Farming standards for pigs?
How you can help
- Shop Humane by choosing pig-friendly pork products like RSPCA Approved pork
- Spread the word (email a friend)
- Donate to support the RSPCA's work
Email Federal Agriculture Minister Tony Burke (tell the Minister that pigs don't belong in sow stalls)
or Post:
Hon. Tony Burke MP
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Parliament House
PO Box 6022
CANBERRA ACT 2600