Collaboration for Better Animal Welfare and Meat Quality!

We’re excited to announce that two EU-funded projects – mEATquality and WelFarmers – have joined forces to strengthen communication and share best practices across Europe.

Together, we aim to promote extensive husbandry practices, improve pig welfare, enhance meat quality, and build consumer trust, while supporting sustainable farming and the EU Farm to Fork strategy.

Stay tuned for updates as we work hand in hand to make a lasting impact!

New video with Spanish subtitles!
“Enriquecimiento ambiental para mejorar el bienestar porcino en la ganadería ecológica” – video con subtítulos en castellano
En este video abordamos cómo integrar espacios al aire libre y elementos naturales en las instalaciones.

Within the topic "Pigs with undocked tails", we introduce one of the selected Best Practices: More and changing rooting material.

This approach monitors pigs for early signs of tail biting and responds by providing additional and varied rooting materials like straw or beet pellets. By encouraging natural exploratory behaviours, this practice helps prevent tail biting outbreaks and improves overall animal welfare.

Watch the videopill now and discover how such a small change can make a big difference!

Have you visited our Scientific Publications page recently?
Explore the latest EAAP 2025 materials!

Effects of quantity and quality of space on stress indicators in growing-finishing pigs
Meat quality traits of pigs housed with increasing space availability
Lower stocking density in pigs: welfare, growth rate, and meat quality
These studies highlight how space and stocking density influence animal welfare, stress physiology, and pork quality.

Enhancing Pig Welfare Through Environmental Enrichment
Discover how organic farming practices can naturally support better pig welfare in our latest video from the mEATquality project.
In organic husbandry, pigs are encouraged to express their natural behaviors - rooting, grazing, and wallowing - which are essential for their well-being. Environmental enrichment isn’t just a recommendation; it’s a requirement under organic standards.
This video highlights practical and cost-effective enrichment strategies, from outdoor pens to agroforestry systems, showing how farmers can meet pigs’ needs while maintaining productivity and sustainability.