Welfare of pigs during transport.

ABSTRACT: In the framework of its Farm to Fork Strategy, the Commission is undertaking a comprehensive evaluation of the animal welfare legislation. The present Opinion deals with protection of pigs during transport. The welfare of pigs during transport by road is the main focus, but other means of transport are also covered. Current practices related to transport of pigs during the different stages (preparation, loading/unloading, transit and journey breaks) are described. Overall, 10 welfare consequences were identified as highly relevant for the welfare of pigs during transport based on the severity, duration and frequency of occurrence: group stress, handling stress, heat stress, injuries, motion stress, prolonged hunger, prolonged thirst, restriction of movement, resting problems and sensory ov

SUBMITTER: EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare (AHAW) 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9449989 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature