Farrowing Crates
Pig problems and the debate over farrowing crates
Big changes to the way pigs are farmed are on the cards - is it possible to strike a balance between the views of farmers, vets and consumers? Audio
Pig problems and the debate over farrowing crates
Big changes to the way pigs are farmed are on the cards - is it possible to strike a balance between the views of farmers, vets and consumers?
AudioPig farming protest
There has been another pig farming protest at Parliament today. Protesters are against the use of farrowing crates that house sows while they are pregnant. A petition was presented earlier this year.
…Petition against pigs' farrowing crates: 'A life of despair'
A 110,000 strong petition demanding an urgent ban on the use of farrowing crates for sows was delivered to Parliament today. Video, Audio
110,000 sign petition to ban pig farrowing crates
According to animal advocacy group SAFE there are about 15,000 sows confined to farrowing crates at any one time. Pigs can't turn around inside one, but farmers say they're humane. Video, Audio
Pig farming, like you've never seen before
SAFE is calling for a national ban on farrowing crates, used in 70 percent of pig farming in New Zealand. Checkpoint has exclusive footage secretly filmed inside the crates. Jessie Chiang reports. Video, Audio
