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UK: Updated pig welfare code in force

The new code published by the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra) provides guidance to pig producers on how to practice the highest standards of animal welfare.

4 March 2020
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The updated Code of Practice for the Welfare of Pigs in England came into force March 1, 2020 and replaces the previous code. Authorities and inspectors will refer to these guidelines as they conduct farm investigations.

Preventing tail docking and providing enrichment are among the key updates. The code is comprehensive and also includes guidelines from biosecurity to antibiotic use, to contingency planning. The code also suggests that the use of farrowing crates be phased out over time.

Read the code here.

March 3, 2020 - 333 Staff with information from Defra and NPA

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