118. All pigs must be fed daily a wholesome, appropriate diet to maintain them in good health and to promote a positive state of well-being.
119. The pig-keeper should must ensure that food is properly stored to keep it in a good wholesome condition and in a location to ensure sufficient quantities to cater for emergencies (e.g. disruption of supply due to adverse weather).
120. Food should be distributed widely and evenly to avoid aggression between animals or an alternative method to ensure even consumption should be used.
121. The feed intake should be adjusted to take account of the effect different weather conditions have on the body condition of the pigs in the group e.g. extra food should be provided in cold weather.
122. Research should be undertaken to establish the nutritional requirements of young pigs on outdoor units with specific reference to the implications of their not receiving supplementary feed prior to weaning.