From 1 January 2013 up to 40 per cent of European Union pigs will come from farms that are flouting animal welfare rules. To avoid this trade in illegally-farmed pigs, British shoppers should look for the British independent Red Tractor logo, says Britain’s National Pig Association (NPA).

Author/Organization: The Meat Site

Where: United Kingdom

Topics: confinement systems, legislation, pigs, welfare on the farm