Pig welfare in a time of crisis

The recent outbreaks of African Swine Fever in Europe and Asia sometimes have far-reaching consequences, of having to depopulate entire farms. It is vital that the process is carried out with a keen eye in order to minimise stress or pain for the animals, writes pig welfare expert Dr Monique Pairis-Garcia. African Swine Fever has continued to maintain its relevancy in the start of the New Year. With the most recent outbreaks reported in Mongolia and Gansu province of China, our vigilance remain