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Legal requirements on animal welfare at pig farms in the EU
In summary, the following ideas should be kept in mind:
- As of 1 January 2013, pregnant sows must be allocated in groups at least 4 weeks after service until 1 week before farrowing.
- All pigs must have permanent access to material such as straw, hay or wood allowing them to enable proper investigation and manipulation activities.
- Routine tail-docking and clipping or grinding of teeth are not permitted. Moreover, if castration or tail-docking is to be performed after the seventh day of life, anaesthesia and prolonged analgesia must be applied.
To read the complete fact sheet, please download the document from the bottom of the page or visit the FAWEC website.
