Animal Welfare (Pig Industry) Regulations 2010.
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Regulation
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Abstract
The Animal Welfare (Pig Industry) Regulations 2010 set standards for the care, management, and husbandry of pigs in commercial settings, under Western Australia's Animal Welfare Act 2002. The regulations cover various aspects, including minimum requirements for enclosures and space allocations to ensure pigs' health, welfare, and ability to move freely, as well as guidelines for ventilation and safety equipment. They mandate daily inspections to maintain sanitary conditions and assess the pigs' wellbeing, alongside provisions for feeding, watering, and protection from adverse conditions or predators. Provisions for procedures like tail docking, tusk trimming, and castration are also specified, requiring them to be performed by suitably qualified individuals. Records related to herd health programs must be maintained and made available for inspection upon request. Penalties apply to violations of these regulations to uphold standards aimed at improving animal welfare in the pig industry.
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Including amendments up to Agriculture and Food Regulations Amendment (Veterinary Practice) Regulations 2022.
Repealed
No
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English
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No
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