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WelFarmers

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898 Followers 37 Following 168 Publications

WelFarmers project, included in the Horizon Europe Program, has officially started. Since 1st January 2024 and for three years, pig farmers, research centers and higher education institutions will be working togeth-er in the EU-funded project ‘WelFarmers’ where more than 50% of the pig production in Europe is repre-sented in the consortium formed by eight European countries.

WelFarmers has been created to work on the four very important pig welfare EU Thematic Groups:

Ban of cages- Loose housing of lactating sows.

Undocked tails- Production of pigs with non-docked tails.

Castration- Avoiding pain in castration.

Space/flooring- Space allowance and flooring for growers and finishers

Placing practitioners at the center of the R&I activities and with the clear objective to work “not only for practitioners but also with them” WelFarmers will accelerate implementation and increase acceptance of welfare solutions by identifying and sharing best practices to make it even more feasible to improve pig welfare on farms across Europe.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those those from the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

WelFarmers

898 Followers 37 Following 168 Publications

168 Publications 5 Events

WelFarmers Company - France 07/09/2026 15:41

PODCAST Happy tail Social 333

WelFarmers Company - France 07/09/2026 09:33

Explore the farm virtually, watch key practice videos, and discover how thoughtful housing design and management deliver strong performance alongside improved welfare.

VIRTUAL TOUR Happy tail Social 333

WelFarmers Company - France 04/09/2026 16:00

Explore the farm virtually, watch key practice videos, and discover how thoughtful housing design and management deliver strong performance alongside improved welfare.

VIRTUAL TOUR Rationalising the practice of immunocastration Social 333

WelFarmers Company - France 01/09/2026 16:28

🎥 𝐀 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!

In the topic "Pigs with undocked tails", we present the Good Practice "SAPARO-Application" — a free digital tool that helps farms screen risk factors, build action plans and track tail biting over time.
See how one farm is using daily monitoring and a structured intervention protocol to tackle tail biting at its root.

▶ Watch the new videopill now.

WelFarmers Company - France 31/08/2026 16:00

Explore the farm virtually, watch key practice videos, and discover how thoughtful housing design and management deliver strong performance alongside improved welfare.

VIRTUAL TOUR Enhancing the value of immunocastration Social 333

WelFarmers Company - France 28/08/2026 16:31

🎥 𝐀 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!

In the topic "Space allowance and flooring", we present the Good Practice "Welfare First in Housing Pigs" — a look at what happens when a farm rebuilds around its animals' needs, from lighting and airflow to floor design.
Bright, airy housing and thoughtful flooring choices can make a real difference to pig comfort and daily farm work.

▶ Watch the new videopill now.

WelFarmers Company - France 28/08/2026 16:27

🎥 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞!

In the topic "Space allowance and flooring", we present the Good Practice "Space to Add Efficiency and Animal Welfare" — a rearing facility expansion that eases pressure on both pigs and staff.
More space per group means calmer transfers, better health, and safer working conditions for the team.

▶ Watch the videopill now and see how added capacity paid off for welfare and production alike.

WelFarmers Company - France 27/08/2026 17:12

🎥 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞!

In the topic "Ban of cages", we present the Good Practice "Improved Farrowing Outcomes through Modern Free Farrowing Crates and an Optimized Piglet Nest" — a farrowing system redesign that supports both sow welfare and piglet survival.
▶ Watch the videopill now and see how this practice works in free farrowing systems.

WelFarmers Company - France 07/08/2026 13:49

📍 WelFarmers at ELBA 2026

On 5 August, WelFarmers was represented at ELBA 2026 in Santiago, Chile, the reference event for animal welfare in Latin America, bringing together veterinarians, industry professionals, authorities and experts committed to advancing animal welfare.

During the event, Javier Lorente delivered the presentation “WelFarmers: Real practices that improve animal welfare”, showcasing the project's approach and sharing on field Good Practices identified across Europe.

The project sparked strong interest, generating many questions and opening the door to similar initiatives aimed at identifying animal welfare Good Practices beyond Europe.

Thank you to the ELBA organizers for the opportunity!

WelFarmers Company - France 03/08/2026 08:00

PODCAST Rationalising the practice of immunocastration Social 333

WelFarmers Company - France 29/07/2026 10:08

PODCAST Enhancing the value of immunocastration Social 333

WelFarmers Company - France 21/07/2026 07:00

Five good practices from round 2 of the WelFarmers project, showcasing farm solutions for avoiding surgical castration and managing entire or immunocastrated males.

Abstract: Insertion and Handling of Male Pigs Social 333

WelFarmers Company - France 20/07/2026 16:00

Six good practices from round 2 of the WelFarmers project, showcasing farm solutions for improving space allowance, flooring and housing conditions for growing pigs.

Abstract: Adjusting Pen Design Social 333

WelFarmers Company - France 20/07/2026 15:00

Five good practices from round 2 of the WelFarmers project, showcasing farm solutions for avoiding surgical castration and managing entire or immunocastrated males.

Abstract: Raising Entire Males: Castration-Free Management with Pig Sexing Social 333

WelFarmers Company - France 17/07/2026 16:00

Six good practices from round 2 of the WelFarmers project, showcasing farm solutions for improving space allowance, flooring and housing conditions for growing pigs.

Abstract: Space to Add Efficiency and Animal Welfare Social 333

WelFarmers Company - France 16/07/2026 16:00

Six good practices from round 2 of the WelFarmers project, showcasing farm solutions for improving space allowance, flooring and housing conditions for growing pigs.

Abstract: Sorting in Big Groups Social 333

WelFarmers Company - France 16/07/2026 13:13

Après avoir sélectionné 20 bonnes pratiques (cinq de chaque groupe thématique), le Réseau régional a finalement sélectionné les 12 meilleures.

Vainqueurs du premier tour Social 333

WelFarmers Company - France 16/07/2026 10:18

Depois de selecionar 20 boas práticas (cinco de cada grupo temático), as redes regionais acabaram por escolher as 12 melhores.

Vencedores da Primeira Rodada Social 333

WelFarmers Company - France 14/07/2026 16:00

Six good practices from round 2 of the WelFarmers project, showcasing farm solutions for improving space allowance, flooring and housing conditions for growing pigs.

Abstract: A Welfare-Focused Fattening Barn in Synergy with a Methanation Unit Social 333

WelFarmers Company - France 13/07/2026 16:00

Six good practices from round 2 of the WelFarmers project, showcasing farm solutions for improving space allowance, flooring and housing conditions for growing pigs.