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Help end horrific practices of the Australian pork industry
We, the undersigned, call on the Australian state and federal government and supermarket chains to help eliminate the cruel treatment of pigs in factory pig farming. We would like to request the following changes to the 'Australian Model Code of Practice' (for pigs) be made into legislation.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHANGE
1) Banned use of all sow stalls (immediately and for government to ensure this happens with financial support if necessary);
2) For all pen sizes to increase to specifications that are necessary for good pig welfare;
3) Anaesthetic and pain relief to be given to pigs being neutered and when clipping of teeth, ears and tails occur;
4) Routine and random inspections by welfare groups of pig farms to ensure legislation is being adhered to;
5) Food labelling on pork products to include a star rating to inform customers of the quality of pork they are purchasing (e.g. whether it’s factory farmed or free-range – just like consumer have the choice to purchase free-range eggs);
6) To discuss the way forward for our chain stores to support only those farmers who undertake good welfare practice of pig farming. Also to look at what financial support is necessary for industry during change (e.g. likely case that the cost of pork will increase);
7) Pigs to be exercised;
8) Straw to be a standard requirement in all pens;
9) Pigs to be free range - their pens to be outside so they can get sun with adequate shelter from wind and rain with straw bedding;
10) Banned use of growth hormones; and
11) Stipulation of how many pigs can be in one pen at any one time (to alleviate overcrowding and stress).
If you would like to be part of this and would like to have a say, then please sign this petition and forward this on to your network of friends and family so we can spread the word and really make a difference. Also, if you’re so inclined don’t buy pork products.
Thank you so much for helping in the plight of our Australian pigs to protect them from abuse.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHANGE
1) Banned use of all sow stalls (immediately and for government to ensure this happens with financial support if necessary);
2) For all pen sizes to increase to specifications that are necessary for good pig welfare;
3) Anaesthetic and pain relief to be given to pigs being neutered and when clipping of teeth, ears and tails occur;
4) Routine and random inspections by welfare groups of pig farms to ensure legislation is being adhered to;
5) Food labelling on pork products to include a star rating to inform customers of the quality of pork they are purchasing (e.g. whether it’s factory farmed or free-range – just like consumer have the choice to purchase free-range eggs);
6) To discuss the way forward for our chain stores to support only those farmers who undertake good welfare practice of pig farming. Also to look at what financial support is necessary for industry during change (e.g. likely case that the cost of pork will increase);
7) Pigs to be exercised;
8) Straw to be a standard requirement in all pens;
9) Pigs to be free range - their pens to be outside so they can get sun with adequate shelter from wind and rain with straw bedding;
10) Banned use of growth hormones; and
11) Stipulation of how many pigs can be in one pen at any one time (to alleviate overcrowding and stress).
If you would like to be part of this and would like to have a say, then please sign this petition and forward this on to your network of friends and family so we can spread the word and really make a difference. Also, if you’re so inclined don’t buy pork products.
Thank you so much for helping in the plight of our Australian pigs to protect them from abuse.
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