February 20, 2023

Political parties in Denmark back initiatives for country's first animal welfare agreement

Denmark's animal welfare standards enters a new era as governing parties in the country agreed on 31 initiatives that are part of an agreement known as "Together for the Animals".

The agreement is Denmark's first animal welfare agreement and includes initiatives to ensure better animal welfare for production animals and pets.

Initiatives specific for pigs include improved piglet survival, phasing out farrowing crates, mandatory training for employees, the production of more pigs with intact tails, regulations for sprinkler systems, anesthesia for castrating piglets and efforts targeted to improving sow survival.

- Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Fisheries (Denmark)