Hi all
I'm hoping for some advice, experiences etc
We keep 3 OSB sows, we don't live with our pigs but we do have a caravan on site. I'm currently arguing with planner that we need to stay on site at farrowing time. So they agree that we need washing/tea making/shelter but not any overnight provision (We don't live there and don't intend to). It's common sense to me that in the best interests of the pigs I need to be there around the clock sometimes but I'm having trouble persuading them of the needs.
Hopefully our vet will be providing some supporting evidence. But what I'm asking for help for you lovely pig people is
Welfare literature that supports this (I can't find anything specific on defra)
Expert testimony, I know a lot of you have very successful enterprises rearing pigs to the highest welfare standards. If anyone would mind writing to me with why on-site care is essential, with your credentials ie your business/book/courses and you don't mind me giving this to the planners.
Any other sources of evidence you can point me in the direction of
We are just trying to run a small business and hopefully can when we get past the bureaucracy. As a idea of the level we are dealing with a councillor stated all we need is a land rover and a flask!
All help greatly appreciated.
Laura