Management of pigs in enclosures
13 Management of pigs in enclosures
A person in charge of a pig that is kept confined in an enclosure must ensure that —
the pig is managed in such a way as to avoid unnecessary harm to the pig from another pig that is —
in the enclosure; or
in a nearby enclosure;
and
without being obstructed by fixtures and fittings, the pig is able to —
get up; and
stand; and
lie down and extend its limbs freely.
Penalty: a fine of $2 500.
A person in charge of a pig that is kept confined in a stall must ensure that —
the pig is able to get up, stand and lie down and extend its limbs freely without simultaneously touching opposite sides of the stall; and
the pig is able to lie down without its snout and hindquarters simultaneously touching the ends of the stall; and
the pig’s back does not touch any bars along the top of the stall when standing or when it has its head down while feeding or drinking; and
if the pig is a boar, the boar is released from the stall for mating or exercise at least twice a week.
Penalty: a fine of $2 500.
A person in charge of a female pig that is kept confined in a farrowing crate must ensure that —
during and after farrowing, the pig and her piglets are provided with sufficient space to minimise the risk of the piglets being crushed, trapped or otherwise injured; and
when lactating, the pig is able to lie and extend her limbs freely and position herself so that both sides of her udder are accessible to her piglets; and
the pig is not confined in the farrowing crate for more than 6 weeks during any one reproductive cycle unless, due to exceptional circumstances, the pig is required to foster piglets in which case —
the pig may not be confined for more than a further 6 weeks; and
during that time the pig must receive additional care.
Penalty: a fine of $2 500.
A person in charge of a female pig must ensure that the pig is not kept confined in a stall for more than 6 weeks of any gestation period unless the pig is —
under veterinary care; or
receiving additional care.
Penalty: a fine of $2 500.
In subregulations (3)(c)(ii) and (4)(b) —
additional care, in relation to a pig, means such extra care, including exercise and extra nutrition, and supervision by a suitably qualified person as is necessary to maintain the pig’s good health and wellbeing.
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