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Author(s): M. Lapierre
Publication Date: April 1, 2009
Reference: London Swine Conference, 2009
Country: Canada

Summary:

In the Breton Family development of niche market products, Jones Feed Mills partnered with the duBreton for a 3 site production that is Certified Humane®. The Certified Humane® program feeds wholesome, nutritious feed with no mammalian protein, antibiotics, or growth promoters, and feeders must allow easy access to feed. Average weaning age must by 28 days or more, and creep feed needs to be supplied from day 10 on. Water must be clean and accessible, building specifications need to be recorded, and a comfortable lying space must be provided. Specific space allowances need to be followed, pigs must have freedom of movement, and confinement is only allowed under certain circumstances. Traditional farrowing crates are not allowed, sows must be given nesting material, and sows must be kept in the farrowing area for 28 days after farrowing. Environmental enrichment must be given, isolation is only allowed for quarantine/treatment, and abnormal behaviours (ex. tail biting) should be documented and steps taken to eliminate the behaviour. Finally, units must have an Animal Health Plan, sick animals need to be treated, and the only physical alterations allowed are needle teeth clipping, castration before 7 days, and boar tusk trimming. Ear notching and routine tail docking are not allowed.

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