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Recommendations

150. Breeding companies, and those responsible for the selection of breeding stock to be kept on outdoor enterprises, must ensure that only those strains of pig with the genetic potential to thrive in the conditions provided are used.

151. When choosing pigs attention should be paid to the need for good temperament and mothering ability. New entrants to the industry should seek independent advice to ensure the correct stock is selected.