Reference model for animal welfare in the Spanish pig sector

The commitment to the quality of life of animals is reflected in every stage of the production process in the white pig sector. From farms to slaughterhouses, the practices implemented demonstrate a deep dedication to ethics, sustainability and quality, which benefits both animals and consumers. In Spain, animal welfare regulations are some of the strictest and most comprehensive in the world, and include limitations on the size of farms, minimum distance between them, feeding and rest conditions, and biosecurity measures during transport. In addition to these, there are various actions by INTERPORC, which have an impact on maintaining and improving animal welfare. Among them, the creation of 'B+ Commitment to Animal Welfare' stands out. This seal has a technical regulation developed by a committee of experts that imposes on the companies that adhere to it additional requirements based on the five freedoms and the 12 principles of animal welfare of the World Organisation for ...