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WelFarmers project, included in the Horizon Europe Program, has officially started. Since 1st January 2024 and for three years, pig farmers, research centers and higher education institutions will be working togeth-er in the EU-funded project ‘WelFarmers’ where more than 50% of the pig production in Europe is repre-sented in the consortium formed by eight European countries.

WelFarmers has been created to work on the four very important pig welfare EU Thematic Groups:

  • Ban of cages- Loose housing of lactating sows.
  • Undocked tails- Production of pigs with non-docked tails.
  • Castration- Avoiding pain in castration.
  • Space/flooring- Space allowance and flooring for growers and finishers

Placing practitioners at the center of the R&I activities and with the clear objective to work “not only for practitioners but also with them” WelFarmers will accelerate implementation and increase acceptance of welfare solutions by identifying and sharing best practices to make it even more feasible to improve pig welfare on farms across Europe.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those those from the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
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WelFarmersFirma - Frankreich05-Sep-2025
From August 25–29, WelFarmers was represented at the 76th EAAP Annual Meeting, one of Europe's most important scientific events on animal production, held this year in Innsbruck, Austria under the theme “Future-proof livestock farming.”

Vivi Aarestrup, representing WelFarmers, presented the project during the session “𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐰𝐬.”
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WelFarmersFirma - Frankreich02-Sep-2025
In this WelFarmers VideoPill, we spotlight one of the selected best practices in the topic Avoiding pain in castration: ❞𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐢𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚❞

In this farm, castration without pain relief is not allowed — and they’ve developed a protocol using local anaesthesia. From careful piglet handling to timing and staff training, every step is designed to reduce pain and stress.

Watch the full videopill now!
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WelFarmersFirma - Frankreich29-Aug-2025

Abstract: Pens for smooth production

At the end of the production cycle (135 kg), each pen houses a maximum of 13 pigs, providing 1.2 m² per pig.
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WelFarmersFirma - Frankreich29-Aug-2025

Abstract: Good space allowance, microclimate and environment for antibiotic-free pigs

This housing system allows effective microclimate control with natural ventilation, ensuring good air quality for pigs and workers.
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WelFarmersFirma - Frankreich29-Aug-2025

Abstract: New and old, both works

This farm has two pig houses: one built in 1997 and one built in 2018. The results are similar for both.
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WelFarmersFirma - Frankreich29-Aug-2025

Abstract: Solid flooring with extra space for finishers

This practice enhances welfare through increased space, solid flooring,bedding, and functional zones. It reduces aggression, improves comfort, and supports pigs with long tails.
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WelFarmersFirma - Frankreich29-Aug-2025

Abstract: Drained flooring

Drained flooring combines the benefits of solid and slatted floors, offering a cleaner, dry, and non-slip surface with only 10% slot openings.
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WelFarmersFirma - Frankreich21-Aug-2025

Abstract: Rationalising the practice of immunocastration

Since 2022, this farm has implemented immunocastration to eliminate surgical castration avoiding any risk of odour.
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WelFarmersFirma - Frankreich21-Aug-2025

Abstract: Respecting the Piglets in Castration with Local Anaesthesia

This farm adopted local anaesthesia as soon as it became available, training staff accordingly. Piglets are gently lifted from heated plates and moved to a treatment station.
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WelFarmersFirma - Frankreich21-Aug-2025

Abstract: Local anaesthesia to reduce pain at castration

This farm uses local anaesthesia and analgesia during surgical castration to improve animal welfare, reduce pain, stress, and mortality in piglets.
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