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SB9.1 Time off water must not exceed the time periods given below:

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SB9.1 Time off water must not exceed the time periods given below:

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SB9.2 Journey time may be extended to 48 hours only under the following conditions:
i) pigs must have access to water on the vehicle
ii) there must be space for all pigs to lie down
iii) pigs must be assessed regularly to be fit for the remainder of the intended journey
iv) pigs must be provided with water, food and rest for 24 hours before starting another journey.

Although water is provided, feed is not. In our opinion, two full days is too long to transport pigs without feed. Pigs are also easily prone to heat stress therefore less pigs must be loaded to assist in minimising internal truck temperatures. #v) was a guideline with any definition as to what ‘hot weather actually means. 20 30 40 degrees?

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SB9.2 Journey time may be extended to 40 hours only under the following conditions:
i) pigs must have ready access to water on the vehicle
ii) there must be space for all pigs to lie down
iii) pigs must be assessed regularly to be fit for the remainder of the intended journey
iv) pigs must be provided with water, food and rest for 24 hours before starting another journey.
v) 5% fewer pigs must be loaded in weather- temp exceeding 30 degrees

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SB9.3 If pigs have been off water for the maximum time permitted, they must be
provided with water, food and rest for 12 hours before starting another
journey.

Acceptable

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SB9.4 Electric prodders must not be used on pigs.

Acceptable

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SB9.5 Approved methods for humane destruction are:
i) for pigs are firearm aimed in the frontal or temporal position, captive bolt aimed in the frontal position
ii) for piglets less than 15 kilograms are blunt trauma, firearm, captive bolt or lethal injection.

There are serious issues with the use of blunt trauma such as: the ability to restrain the animal, the accuracy and repeatability of the smashing of the head
How will anyone know that the piglets weigh less than 15 kilos?

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SB9.5 Approved methods for humane destruction are:
i) for pigs are firearm aimed in the frontal or temporal position, captive bolt aimed in the frontal position
ii) for piglets less than 15 kilograms are, firearm, captive bolt or lethal injection.

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SB9.6 Transporting sows about to farrow or more than 80 days pregnant must be avoided. Transport of non pregnant sows must be over short distances. Additional care should be provided, and must include space to lie down on the vehicle, and appropriate feed and water

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SB9.7 Transport of lactating sows with piglets must not be undertaken