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Winners of the Second Round
25-Giu-2026
For the second round, the good practices identified by the regional networks were evaluated by thematic groups representing a wide range of stakeholders.
For the second round, the good practices identified by the regional networks were evaluated by thematic groups representing a wide range of stakeholders: pig producers, policymakers, competent authorities, advisors, scientists and members of the food chain.
Following the thematic evaluation process, 21 good practices were shortlisted for the final voting stage. Five practices were selected from each thematic group, except for the Space Allowance and Flooring theme, where six practices were retained due to the high quality and similarity of the submissions. The Regional Networks then voted on the shortlisted practices and selected the three best practices in each theme, resulting in a final set of 12 good practices.
| Topic | Best Practice Winners (2nd Round) | ||
| Ban of cages | Loose until day before farrowing reduced number of stillborn | Smart piglet nest with adaptive access | Improved Farrowing Outcomes through Modern Free Farrowing Crates and an Optimized Piglet Nest |
| Pigs with undocked tails | Rooting material must fit the pig | Managing pigs with intact tails by giving them a daily portion of alfalfa | SAPARO application – digital tool for risk assessment, action planning and follow up of tail biting |
| Avoiding pain castration | Avoiding castration through social management | Immunovaccination while feeding | Optimizing feed for immunocastrated male pigs |
| Space allowance and flooring | Space to add efficiency and animal welfare | Welfare-focused fattening barn in synergy with methanation unit | Floor plate with slatted flooring |
Further information on each of the 12 winning good practices, including abstracts, infographics, farm visit reports, and podcasts, will be available soon.
Stay tuned for more updates on the second round winners!
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