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ANIMAL WELFARE (TRANSPORT OF LIVESTOCK) REGULATIONS 2025 (S.R. 2025, NO. 35) - REG 35

Requirements for pigs
(1)  Subject to this regulation, when transporting pigs of a class listed in column 1 of the table set out in this subregulation –
(a) the journey time for that class of pigs must not exceed the period of time specified in respect of that class of pigs in column 2 of the table; and
(b) the maximum time off water for that class of pigs is the period of time specified in respect of that class of pigs in column 3 of the table; and
(c) the minimum spell duration for that class of pigs is the period of time specified in respect of that class of pigs in column 4 of the table.
 

Column 1

Class of pigs

Column 2 Journey time (hours)

Column 3 Maximum time off water (hours)

Column 4 Minimum spell duration (hours)

1. 

Pigs known to be, or visually assessed to be, more than 14 weeks pregnant

4

4

24

2. 

Lactating pigs travelling with dependent young

12

12

12

3. 

Weaned pigs that weigh less than 30 kilograms

12

12

12

4. 

Any other pig not specified above

24

24

12

(2)  The journey time for a pig of a class specified in item 4 of the table set out in subregulation (1) may be increased to 72 hours if –
(a) the pig is given reasonable access to water and feed at least once every 24 hours for the period of time that the pig is on the vehicle in which it is being transported; and
(b) the pig has sufficient space in the vehicle to lie down; and
(c) the pig is given a spell of at least 24 hours before being transported on another journey.



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