Vol. 9, Issue 10, Part E (2025)

An experiment was conducted in the peri-urban region of Bengaluru to assess pig welfare concerning feeds and feeding practices across farms of different sizes. Four key welfare parameters feed ingredients, feeding practices, feed storage hygiene, and water availability were evaluated using a structured scoring system. Results showed that small farms achieved significantly higher scores for feed ingredient diversity, while large farms performed better in feed storage hygiene. Medium farms recorded lower scores across most parameters. Overall, the findings emphasize that efficient feed management, hygiene, and resource quality are vital to enhancing welfare and productivity in pig farming systems.