Welfare of animal production in intensive and organic systems with special reference to Danish organic pig production

摘要

Although organic meat production is only a small proportion of the total meat production in the EU, it is increasing in size to take the demands of certain market segments into account. Organic production standards vary according to organisation within countries but all must as a minimum fulfil EU legislative requirements. There is a greater potential for optimal welfare in organic systems compared to intensive systems, as the management of farm animals must take into account their physiological, social and behavioural needs.