Source: Irene Camerlink, Pig Progeress, 23 August 2021, photo credit: Munters
It looks like the end is near for sow confinement during lactation in the European Union. New legislation will make it likely farrowing crates will have to disappear by 2027. What will that mean for future sow farms in Europe, welfare expert Dr Irene Camerlink wonders.
At the end of June, the European Commission decided that the current EU legislation for farm animal housing will be revised. New legislation will include the commitment to phase out the use of cages for farm animals, including for lactating sows. The phase out is envisaged for 2027.
This sudden change comes after 1.4 million EU citizens have actively supported the ‘End the cage age’ campaign. This again shows the power of citizens and that societal opinion needs to be considered when making decisions in farm design.
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The South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO) coordinates industry interventions and collaboratively manages risks in the value chain to enable the sustainability and profitability of pork producers in South Africa.
