ArticleEFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority2022
Welfare of pigs during transport.
Article in EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 20 papers.
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- Pregnant Pigs at Slaughter-An Overview of Legal and Ethical Frameworks, Reasons, Occurrence, and Fetal Age Determination.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Review
- Development of a welfare assessment protocol for dromedary camels during road transport.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026Article
- Effect of Transportation Time on Weaner Pigs' Welfare and Productive Losses in a Semi-Arid Region.Veterinary sciences · 2025Article
- Stress Biomarkers in Pigs: Current Insights and Clinical Application.Veterinary sciences · 2024Review
- Minimum Space When Transporting Pigs: Where Is the "Good" Law?Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2024Article
- Animal welfare during transport, evolution, and perspectives of European Union Legislation and Policy.Open veterinary journal · 2024Review
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- Are regulations addressing farm animal welfare issues during live transportation fit for purpose? A multi-country jurisdictional check.Royal Society open science · 2024Article
- Opportunities to Improve Animal Welfare during Transport and Slaughter of Cattle and Pigs through Staff Training-Results of a Delphi Survey.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2023Article
- Current Knowledge on the Transportation by Road of Cattle, including Unweaned Calves.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2023Review
- Transport of Pigs of Two Market Weights at Two Space Allowances: Effects on Behaviour, Blood Parameters, and Meat Quality under Summer and Winter Conditions.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2023Article
- Research progress on anti-stress nutrition strategies in swine.Animal nutrition (Zhongguo xu mu shou yi xue hui) · 2023Review
- Road Transport: A Review of Its Effects on the Welfare of Piglets.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2023Review
- Impact of Procedures and Human-Animal Interactions during Transport and Slaughter on Animal Welfare of Pigs: A Systematic Literature Review.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2022Review
- Mortality during Transport of Pigs Subjected to Long Journeys: A Study in a Large European Abattoir.Veterinary sciences · 2022Article
- Transmission of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) during animal transport.EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2022Article
- Welfare of pigs during transport.EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2022Article
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Abstract
In the framework of its Farm to Fork Strategy, the Commission is undertaking a comprehensive evaluation of the animal welfare legislation. The present Opinion deals with protection of pigs during transport. The welfare of pigs during transport by road is the main focus, but other means of transport are also covered. Current practices related to transport of pigs during the different stages (preparation, loading/unloading, transit and journey breaks) are described. Overall, 10 welfare consequences were identified as highly relevant for the welfare of pigs during transport based on the severity, duration and frequency of occurrence: group stress, handling stress, heat stress, injuries, motion stress, prolonged hunger, prolonged thirst, restriction of movement, resting problems and sensory overstimulation. These welfare consequences and their animal-based measures are described. A variety of hazards were identified, mainly relating to factors such as mixing of unfamiliar pigs, inappropriate handling methods and devices, the use of pick-up pens, inexperienced/untrained handlers, structural deficiencies of vehicles and facilities, poor driving conditions, unfavourable microclimatic and environmental conditions and poor husbandry practices leading to these welfare consequences. The Opinion contains general and specific conclusions relating to the different stages of transport of pigs. Recommendations to prevent hazards and to correct or mitigate welfare consequences are made. Recommendations were also developed to define quantitative thresholds for microclimatic conditions and minimum space allowance within means of transport. The development of the welfare consequences over time was assessed in relation to maximum journey duration. The Opinion covers specific animal transport scenarios identified by the European Commission relating to transport of cull sows and 'special health status animals', and lists welfare concerns associated with these.
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