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RSPCA Assured announces new welfare standards for pigs

A spokesperson for National Pig Association said ongoing discussion between the assurance body and members was needed and that new requirements should not only be evidence based 'but also financially assessed and feasible'

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RSPCA Assured announces new welfare standards for pigs

RSPCA Assured has announced new welfare standards for pigs which come into effect in 2025, including the introduction of split-sexing of male and female pigs once they have reached a live weight of 50kg,...

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