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Sow numbers in the Netherlands drop by 70,000 The reason for that is a ‘remediation’ policy, where producers are invited to be bought out.
New Zealand: Farrowing crates for pigs are unlawful The New Zealand high court has ruled the use of farrowing crates unlawful.
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