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The Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007

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5.—(1) A pig must be free to turn around without difficulty at all times.

(2) The accommodation used for pigs must be constructed in such a way as to allow each pig to—

(a)stand up, lie down and rest without difficulty;

(b)have a clean, comfortable and adequately drained place in which it can rest;

(c)see other pigs, except—

(i)where the pig is isolated for veterinary reasons; or

(ii)in the week before the expected farrowing time and during farrowing, when sows and gilts may be kept out of sight of other pigs;

(d)maintain a comfortable temperature; and

(e)have enough space to allow all the animals to lie down at the same time.

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