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AWC advice on methods for killing piglets on farm

Animal Welfare Committee advice on methods for killing piglets on farm.

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AWC advice on methods for killing piglets on farm

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This advice discusses the available methods for killing piglets on farm. It also reviews recent scientific results on alternative killing methods for piglets. The Animal Welfare Committee then make recommendations for a change in the law to allow an additional killing method for piglets.

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Published 1 December 2021

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