There are many and varied ways to raise pigs in Australia.
Farmers use different combinations of housing for their pigs
depending on their individual farm setup. There is however one
single most important factor in addressing the welfare needs of
pigs and how pigs are raised in Australia. This is the husbandry
skills of the producer and stock handlers. These people are
responsible for the well being of the animal, their dietary, health
and environmental requirements.
The Australian pork industry has spent millions of dollars on
research into how best to house our pigs at various stages of
growth. These research results have contributed to standards for
housing pigs internationally and have shown that the Australian
pork industry is dedicated to pig welfare, environmental
stewardship and to the education of stock persons who handle the
animals.
Remember a well cared for pig is a productive pig.
The three types of pig farming systems are:
INDOOR INTENSIVE HOUSING
BARN REARED (ECO) HOUSING
FREE RANGE