Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 17026
Pigs: Animal Housing
Tabled: 8 July 2026
Answered: 14 July 2026
Question
James Wild
Conservative — North West Norfolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment her department has made on the effectiveness of farrowing crates for sows in rearing piglets.
Answer
Stephen MorganThe Government’s animal welfare strategy sets out that ending the use of farrowing crates is a key priority. The evidence around farrowing crates and piglet mortality is complex. Farrowing crates can reduce the risk of piglet crushing, but they also restr...
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