Pig Farming Is Also About Care

When we think of pig farming, some people still tend to associate it with an outdated image—backyard operations, minimal structure, almost no technology, and little care for the animals. But the truth is pig farming has evolved—significantly. What was once a rudimentary practice based on simple methods has now become a highly technical activity that combines science, technology, and, above all, care. Care has become a central part of the entire process—not just as a market demand but as a fundamental principle to ensure sustainability, quality, and welfare for both animals and people involved.

Decades ago, pig farming was much more artisanal, with poorly balanced feed, little sanitary concern, and makeshift facilities. Losses were high, productivity was low, and meat quality lacked clear standards. It was during the 1970s and 80s that pig farming began a significant transformation. Investments in genetics brought more efficient, healthier animals better adapted to market demands. Nutrition became professionalized, with precisely formulated feed ensuring not only better animal development but also healthier meat for consumers.

At the same time, animal welfare gained importance. Whereas the focus was once exclusively on productivity, it is now understood that sustainable productivity cannot exist without respect for the animal. Caring for pigs means providing thermal comfort, safe environments, adequate space, stress-free handling, and practices that respect the animals’ natural behavior. This is not only an ethical issue but a biological and economic necessity. Well-treated animals respond better, grow more, fall ill less, and produce superior quality meat.

Alongside this, biosecurity became a true invisible line of defense inside farms. Whereas the old approach was to fight diseases as they appeared, today the focus is prevention—creating sanitary barriers, rigorously controlling the entry of people, vehicles, and supplies, and constantly monitoring any risk signs. This protects not only animal health but also food safety for consumers of products from this chain.

And this evolution didn’t stop. Technology arrived to completely transform farm routines. Automated systems control ventilation, temperature, and humidity; sensors monitor animal behavior in real time; management software tracks everything from feed consumption to weight gain; all of which results in a much more efficient, sustainable operation, centered above all on care.

Care in modern pig farming is not just about the animal. It also means assuming environmental responsibility. Today, waste that was once a problem has become a solution, with systems generating energy, producing biofertilizers, and helping close production cycles cleanly and smartly. Moreover, this sector drives local economies, creates jobs, strengthens communities, and puts a high-quality protein on millions of tables, produced responsibly.

It is in this scenario that companies like Frivatti stand out—because they understand pig farming as, above all, an act of care. Every process, step, and decision at Frivatti carries this commitment: ensuring animal welfare, quality, sustainability, and safety. From the farm to the consumer’s table, there is a chain of people dedicated to making pig farming increasingly responsible, ethical, and aligned with the demands of the present and future.

The truth is, today’s pig farming is the result of decades of evolution, adaptation, and commitment. And if there is a path forward for this activity, it undoubtedly revolves around one word that has become central to the entire process: care. Care for the animals, care for the environment, care for the people, and care for the very future of the sector. Because those who live pig farming know firsthand that producing meat is not just business—it is, above all, a daily act of care and responsibility.