Pig Welfare Research Our research projects FREESOW Selecting the right sow for free farrowing Read more FareWellDock Ending tail docking and tail biting in the EU Read more PigSAFE Re-designing the farrowing environment from first principles to optimise animal welfare and economic performance Read more Thriving is more than just surviving Read more Group housed pigs Reducing production losses using behavioural and genomic tools to identify pigs suited to group living Read more Assessment strategies during aggressive encounters in pigs Read more Aggression in pigs Balancing short and long-term aggression in pigs to maximise welfare and productivity Read more Demand-driven solutions to reduce aggression between pigs Read more Early detection of tail biting in pigs using 3D video to measure tail posture Read more Dry sow diets to improve satiety and productivity Read more Tail biting: Early recognition and targeted prevention Read more