This Directive lays down the minimum standards for the protection of pigs confined for rearing and fattening. These standards include detailed provisions on the conditions to be fulfilled by installations where pigs are kept. Furthermore, the Directive sets out specific provisions for various categories of pigs, namely boars, sows and gilts, piglets, weaners and rearing pigs.
This Directive lays down the minimum standards for the protection of pigs confined for rearing and fattening. These standards include detailed provisions on the conditions to be fulfilled by installations where pigs are kept. Furthermore, the Directive sets out specific provisions for various categories of pigs, namely boars, sows and gilts, piglets, weaners and rearing pigs.
A consolidated version of the present Regulation, as last amended by Regulation (EU) 2017/625, is attached.
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Council Directive 2008/120/EC laying down minimum standards for the protection of pigs.
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