About pig farming | Australian Pork

When it comes to our pigs, we spend a lot of time and investment researching the best housing practices for their different stages of growth. We know that a well-cared for pig is a productive pig. Our farming is also the most emission friendly animal protein source today.

Our farming types

Pigs in shed

Indoor system farming

Indoor production lets producers monitor and accommodate pigs throughout their life cycle.

Pigs walking

Free range farming

In free range pig production, all pigs are kept outdoors all the time with access to shelter that has suitable bedding provided.

4 piglets standing on straw

Outdoor system farming

Similar to free range, all adult breeding sows and boars live in open spaces with access to shelter.

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Pork in butchers case

Food safety

Learn about Australia's:

Food safety standards
National Residue Survey

Pigs

Housing

Learn about different pig housing such as:

Sow stalls
Loose housing
Farrowing crates

Pigs walking through run. View from the back

Stages of pork production

Learn about different stages of pork production such as:

Mating
Weaning
At the abattoir

Farmer filling buckets with feed

Risks and emergency animal diseases

Learn about the risks and diseases facing the Australian pork industry.

Pigs being tattooed

Elective husbandry procedures

These procedures are only carried out if the health or welfare of a pig is compromised.

Man in biosecurity clothes pointing at whiteboard

Glossary of terms

We’ve put together a list of terms to help you understand the industry.