30Minimum space requirements for sows in farrowing crates

30 Minimum space requirements for sows in farrowing crates

A person must not keep a lactating sow in a farrowing crate unless the farrowing crate –

(a) allows adequate room –

(i) for the sow to stand, lie down and get up without being obstructed by bars or fittings; and

(ii) for the sow to lie down with all limbs fully extended without being obstructed by bars or fittings; and

(iii) for the sow to give birth to and care for piglets without being obstructed by bars or fittings; and

(iv) for piglets to suckle when the sow is lying on either side of her body; and

(v) for the sow to have unobstructed and easy access to feed and water; and

(b) is designed to minimise the risk of the sow lying on piglets which could result in piglets being crushed, trapped or otherwise injured.

Penalty:  In the case of – 

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; or

(b) a natural person, a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.