Animal Welfare Act 1992
9BKeeping pigs—appropriate accommodation
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9B Keeping pigs—appropriate accommodation (a) the person keeps a pig; and (b) the pig is not kept in appropriate accommodation. appropriate accommodation, for a pig kept by a person, means accommodation— (a) that allows the pig to— (i) turn around, stand up and lie down without difficulty; and
(ii) have a clean, comfortable and adequately drained place in which it can lie down; and (iii) maintain a comfortable temperature; and (iv) have outdoor access; and (b) if the accommodation is for more than 1 pig—that allows each pig in the accommodation to lie down at the same time; and (c) if the person keeps more than 1 pig—that allows the pig to see another pig except if— (i) the pig is isolated on the advice of a veterinary practitioner; or (ii) it is a week before, or during, farrowing for the pig.