Div 3Keeping pigs in indoor housing

Division 3—Keeping pigs in indoor housing 31—Application of Division (1) This Division does not apply in relation to a pig that is generally allowed to range freely in a paddock or outdoor yard and uses an enclosure (such as an ark or hut) for shelter, feeding or drinking. (2) A reference in this Division to a minimum area of floor space required for housing for a pig is a reference to the total floor space that is to be available to the pig in the housing and does not, unless otherwise specified, include any area occupied by fixtures or fittings. 32—Pigs in individual housing—minimum space and welfare requirements (1) The minimum floor space requirements for pigs in individual housing set out in subregulation (2) apply to new housing, or a substantial alteration to existing housing. (2) A person who keeps a pig in individual housing must ensure that— (a) in the case of a sow kept in a stall—the floor space of the stall is not less than 0.6 metres wide and not less than 2.2 metres long; and (b) in the case of a sow kept in a farrowing pen—the floor space of the pen (which may include space occupied by a farrowing crate and creep area) is not less than 5.6 square metres; and (c) in the case of a sow kept in a farrowing crate with an adjacent creep area (whether or not within a farrowing pen)— (i) the floor space of the farrowing crate and creep area, when aggregated, is not less than 3.2 square metres; and (ii) the floor space of the farrowing crate (which may include space occupied by a rear anti‑crush rail, appropriately placed) is not less than 0.5 metres wide (when measured to within 0.45 metres of the floor of the crate) and not less than 2 metres long; and (d) in the case of a boar kept in a stall—the floor space of the stall is not less than 0.7 metres wide and not less than 2.4 metres long. (3) A person who keeps a pig in individual housing must ensure that— (a) the pig is managed in such a way as to avoid harm to the pig (including aggressive or threatening behaviour) from a pig in a neighbouring area; and (b) the pig is able to stand and lie down without being obstructed by fixtures or fittings; and (c) if the pig is kept in a stall— (i) the pig is able to stand without simultaneously touching— (A) opposite ends of the stall; or (B) opposite sides of the stall; and (ii) the pig is able to lie down without its snout and hindquarters simultaneously touching opposite ends of the stall; and (iii) the pig's back does not touch any bars along the top face of the stall when standing or when it has its head down while feeding or drinking; and (d) in addition— (i) in the case of a sow kept in a farrowing crate— (A) during and after farrowing, the sow and her piglets are provided with sufficient space to minimise the risk of the piglets being crushed, trapped or otherwise injured; and (B) when lactating, the sow is able to lie and extend her limbs freely and position herself so that both sides of her udder are accessible to her piglets; and (C) the sow is not confined in the farrowing crate for more than 6 weeks during any 1 reproductive cycle unless she is required to foster piglets (in which case, she may be confined 1 additional time during which period she must receive such extra nutrition and supervision as may be necessary in order to maintain good health and vitality); and (ii) in the case of a pregnant sow kept in a stall—that the sow is not confined in the stall for more than 6 weeks during any 1 reproductive cycle unless she is convalescing or receiving other veterinary care; and (iii) in the case of a boar kept in a stall—the boar is released from the stall for mating or exercise at least twice a week; and (iv) in the case of a boar kept in a pen in which the floor space is less than 6 square metres—the boar is released from the pen for mating or exercise at least twice a week. 33—Pigs in group housing—minimum space and welfare requirements (1) A person who keeps a pig in group housing must ensure that— (a) for each sow kept in the housing—the floor space of the housing is not less than 1.4 square metres; (b) for each gilt weighing more than 100 kilograms kept in the housing—the floor space is not less than 1 square metre; (c) in any other case—the floor space of the housing is not less than the number of square metres calculated in accordance with the following formula: