The Five Freedoms That Every Pig Deserves

The Five Freedoms as found on Defras Health and Welfare page for pigs.  Maintaining high standards for animal health and welfare on the farm is essential, establishing consumer confidence and managing risk of disease to both humans and animals.

The Farm Animal Welfare Council, which reviews farm animal welfare and advises government on the legislative or other requirements, recommends the following Five Freedoms for farm livestock:

• freedom from hunger and thirst
• freedom from discomfort
• freedom from pain, injury or disease
• freedom to express normal behaviour
• freedom from fear and distress