CHAPTER II U.K. LIVESTOCK

SECTION 3 U.K. PORCINE ANIMALS

Article 9 U.K. Minimum period for feeding with maternal milk

The minimum period referred to in point 1.4.1.(g) of Part II of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/848 for feeding suckling porcine animals preferably with maternal milk shall be 40 days after birth.

Article 10 U.K. Stocking density and minimum surface for indoor and outdoor areas

For porcine animals, the stocking density and the minimum surface for indoor and outdoor areas shall be as set out in Part III of Annex I.

Article 11 U.K. Characteristics of and technical requirements for the minimum surface for indoor and outdoor areas

At least half of the minimum surface of both the indoor area and the outdoor area laid down in Part III of Annex I shall consist of a solid construction, that is to say, not of a slatted or grid construction.

Article 12 U.K. Requirements for vegetation and characteristics of open air areas

1. Open air areas shall be attractive to porcine animals. Where possible, preference shall be given to fields with trees or forests.

2. Open air areas shall provide outdoor climate as well as access to shelters and means allowing the regulation of body temperature of porcine animals.