Pigs

The Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs was released in 2014.

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There are a limited number of hard copies of this Code. NFACC encourages use of the electronic version and does not store hard copies. If hard copies are required, please contact the Canadian Pork Council.

Other resources

Scientific Committee report - Review of scientific research on priority issues - Jul 2012

Executive Summary: The Science of the Pig Code

Listen to Catherine Scovil presentation at the NFACC conference - Oct 2013
NFACC Code development process
Pig Welfare Research Needs

Preface
Introduction
Glossary
Section 1 Housing and Handling Facilities
Section 2 Feed and Water
Section 3 Animal Health
Section 4 Husbandry Practices
Section 5 Transportation
Section 6 Euthanasia
References
Appendices:
	Appendix A - Guidelines for Determining Individual Stall Sizes for Gestating Gilts and Sows
	Appendix B - Recommended Minimum Floor Space Allowances for Gilts and Sows in Group Housing
	Appendix C - Floor Space Allowances for Weaned/Nursery Pigs
	Appendix D - Floor Space Allowances for Grower/Finisher Pigs
	Appendix E - Recommended Minimum Space Allowances for Boars
	Appendix F - Feeder Design
	Appendix G - Water Intake, Recommended Flow Rate and Height of Nipple Drinkers
	Appendix H - The Six Ss: Simple Criteria for Choosing Enrichment for Pigs
	Appendix I - Sow Body Condition Scoring System
	Appendix J - Example of Decision Tree for Euthanasia
	Appendix K - Pig Vision and Flight Zone
	Appendix L - “Should this Pig be Loaded?” Decision Tree
	Appendix M - Temperature - Humidity Index Table
	Appendix N - Methods of Euthanasia
	Appendix O - Resources for Further Information
	Appendix P - Participants
	Appendix Q - Summary of Code Requirements

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