3Interpretation

3 Interpretation

In these regulations –

Act means the Animal Welfare Act 1993 ;

adult pig means a pig that is more than 9 months of age;

boar means an uncastrated male adult pig;

competent stockperson – see regulation 4 ;

direct supervision – see regulation 5 ;

drinker means –

(a) a cup that –

(i) is attached to a water line; and

(ii) has a lever or other device in it; and

(iii) is filled with water if pressure is applied to the lever or device; or

(b) a nipple that is attached to a water line;

farrowing crate means an enclosure in which –

(a) a sow is confined in anticipation of giving birth to piglets; and

(b) the sow remains confined during and after giving birth; and

(c) while the sow is so confined, the sow is unable to turn around within the enclosure;

lactating sow means a sow that has given birth and is producing milk to feed –

(a) her piglets; or

(b) piglets being fostered by the sow;

mated gilt means a young female pig that has been mated but has not had her first litter and has not had a pregnancy confirmed;

means an enclosure in which a pig is able to turn around and move freely;