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Review of the scientific literature and the international pig welfare codes and standards to underpin the future Standards and Guidelines for Pigs

All pigs farmed in Australia are governed by the Australian Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals - Pigs, which was approved by the Primary Industries Ministerial Council on April 2007. All aspects of pig production are attracting welfare concerns; sow housing, growing-finishing pig housing, transport and slaughter. The review provides conclusions, recommendations and future research for the following issues relevant to the Australian pig industry to support future Standards and Guidelines developement

Project date

12 Oct 2017-9 May 2018
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Principal investigator

Lauren Hemsworth

Research organisations

The University of Melbourne

Project funded by

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Other rural industries Pork

Australian Pork (APL)

Australian Pork Limited is an Australian Research and Development Corporation. Our purpose is to enable a thriving pork industry. Our …
  • Location

    Australia

  • Organisation type

    Research funding body

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