Future looks bright for better pig welfare in China

It is clear that there is a growing interest in animal welfare in China with the first official welfare standards being signed in November 2017. Research, animal welfare standards, and certification are moving forward to catch up with international levels. What does it mean for China’s huge pig population? In China, producers directly associate animal welfare (动物 dòngwù, animal and 福利 fúlì, welfare) with increased productivity. When animals are well cared for they will produce bet