PART I: INTRODUCTION
Background
Method of Investigation
Philosophy of Approach
PART II: OUTDOOR PIG PRODUCTION METHODS
Introduction
Development of the Outdoor Pig Industry
Changes in Production Methods
a) Genetics:
b) Nutrition:
c) Health:
d) Equipment:
e) Fencing:
f) Paddock layout:
g) Feed delivery:
h) Water:
Types of Outdoor Production System
Organic Farming
PART III: THE WELFARE ISSUES
Stockmanship
Recommendations
Site Suitability
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Cold
Wind and snow
Heat stress and sunburn
Stocking Density
Set-aside
Management of Units
Acclimatisation
Fencing
Weaners and finishing pigs
Early-weaning
Farrowing hut design
Health and Disease
Lameness
Stone-chewing
Food and Water
Food
Water
Mutilations
Nose-ringing
Tail-docking and tooth-clipping
Castration
Animal Identification
Choice of Breed
Genotype
Aggression
Predation
Recommendation
Hot Air Balloons
PART IV: SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Controls by Code Provision
B. General Recommendations
APPENDIX A: MEMBERSHIP OF THE FARM ANIMAL WELFARE COUNCIL
APPENDIX B: THOSE WHO GAVE EVIDENCE AND ASSISTANCE
APPENDIX C: SITE SUITABILITY FOR OUTDOOR PIGS
1.0 Selecting a suitable site
2.0 Problems caused by an unsuitable site
3.0 Suggested Assessment of the Suitability or Unsuitability of a Site
