Code of Practice for the welfare of pigs
Overview
The purpose of this consultation is to seek views on a new statutory Code of Practice for the Welfare of Pigs, for England.
The purpose of the existing statutory code is to provide owners and keepers of pigs with guidance on how to comply with relevant welfare legislation.
The existing code has not been updated since it was published in 2003.
The proposal is to revoke the existing statutory Code of Recommendations for the Welfare of Livestock: Pigs (2003) and to replace it with a new statutory code (provided in draft as part of this consultation).
Why your views matter
The new statutory code aims to provide improved up-to-date guidance on the current legislation, reflect the latest scientific and veterinary knowledge and be presented in a clear and relevant way for farmers.
The consultation invites comments on whether and how well the draft statutory code published with this consultation document achieves these aims.
How to respond:
Please visit our online survey link below.
Alternatively, if you wish to respond by other means, please contact us at : animalwelfare.consultations@defra.gsi.gov.uk
This consultation started on 29 January 2018 and closes on 9 March 2018.
Audiences
- Animal welfare campaigners
- Food Industry
- Vets
- Government Agencies
- Devolved Administrations
- Local Authorities
- Consumer Groups
- Farmers
- Trading Standards Officers
- Consultants
Interests
- Pigs
- Animal welfare
- Farm management
- Skills, education, training and new entrants
- Retailers
- Livestock disease control
- Meat Industry
- Pets
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