❓ Question regarding the proposed expansion of a piggery in West Pinjarra, specifically concerning the use of sow stalls and farrowing crates, given the industry's commitment to phasing out sow stalls. The answer clarifies that no sow stalls are planned.
AnsweredQoN 3810Legislative Assembly
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Referring to the proposed expansion of a piggery in West Pinjarra owned by GD Pork: (a) how many sow stalls are proposed for the new development; (b) how many farrowing crates are proposed for the new development; and (c) why are new sow stalls being proposed when the Australian Pork Industry has publicly stated that these are being phased out by 2017?
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Answered
21 April 2015
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Agriculture and Food
Response time
34 days
(a) It is understood that there will not be any sow stalls in the proposed development.
(b) It is understood that the development is proposed to include 432 farrowing pens.
(c) See response to (a).
(b) It is understood that the development is proposed to include 432 farrowing pens.
(c) See response to (a).
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