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  1. Pig Slaughter - Carbon Dioxide & Electric Stunning - FOUR PAWS

    Mar 28, 2023 · Carbon dioxide stunning of pigs in Australian slaughterhouses is making headlines in 2023 due to cruelty and widespread use. Read more about this issue.

  2. Piglet Castration - FOUR PAWS in Australia - Animal Welfare …

    Jun 20, 2023 · In pig farming, piglets are castrated very early (within the first week) – mostly without anaesthesia. This is extremely painful for the animals. The reasons for castration are …

  3. Pigs Suffering in Factory Farming - FOUR PAWS

    Nov 28, 2022 · Pigs killed in the Australian meat industry suffer throughout their short lives, together we can ease this suffering. Learn more.

  4. Pig | Species Profile | FOUR PAWS Australia

    Pig Slaughter - Carbon Dioxide & Electric Stunning CO₂ stunning of pigs in Australian slaughterhouses is making headlines in 2023 due to cruelty and widespread use

  5. Sow Stalls - FOUR PAWS in Australia - Animal Welfare Organisation

    Jun 20, 2023 · Sows staying in conventional intensive pig farms, spend about half of their lives in tight-fitting metal cages. These crates (sow stalls, farrowing crates) are justified by the industry …

  6. 10 facts about Pigs - FOUR PAWS

    Jun 22, 2023 · Pigs are among the most intelligent animals and have an exceptional capacity for learning. Learn 10 amazing facts about pigs.

  7. Alternatives to Non-Anaesthetised Piglet Castration

    Jun 20, 2023 · The global pork industry often says there is no alternative to surgical castration of male piglets (boars) in pig farming. This extremely painful intervention is usually justified with …

  8. Pig Husbandry - FOUR PAWS in Australia - Animal Welfare …

    Jun 20, 2023 · The curious and sociable animals cannot perform their natural behaviour in the intensive fattening systems. Find out more about pig husbandry methods.

  9. Stop Cruel Live Animal Transport - FOUR PAWS

    Aug 11, 2012 · The Issues With Live Animal Transport Animals destined for breeding purposes or slaughter are often transported for several days and weeks in terrible conditions. Animals …

  10. Farmed Animals - FOUR PAWS in Australia - Animal Welfare …

    FOUR PAWS has worked for decades to reveal the suffering of animals in agriculture systems, advocate for animal-free consumer choices, and to improve conditions in relation to the …