22. May 2012, 23:05
Pigs
An estimated 1.4 million pigs live on Swiss farms. Pork is Swiss people’s favorite meat; and pig fattening the second most important branch of production in Swiss agriculture. A limit of a maximum of 1,000 pigs per farm, the water and animal protection laws as well as environmental protection requirements ensure that pigs are kept animal-friendly and mainly on family farms.
