New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 2 - AGRICULTURE
Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK
Subchapter 7 - STANDARDS FOR SWINE
Section 2:8-7.7 - Exceptions

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 2:8-7.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 6, March 18, 2024

(a) Exceptions to the standards set forth in this subchapter may be made for swine provided the practices meet one or more of the following conditions:

1. Swine are under the direct care of a veterinarian who can provide a medically supportable written explanation for the conditions.

2. Swine are confined in a vehicle or vessel for up to 28 consecutive hours without unloading for feeding and watering in accordance with 49 U.S.C. § 80502.
i. For purposes of determining this period of confinement, time spent in loading and unloading is not included.

3. Swine may be confined in holding cages or pens where feed may be withheld for up to 24 hours in accordance with 9 C.F.R. § 313.2.
i. For purposes of determining this period of confinement, time spent in a vehicle or vessel shall not be included.

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