Say NO to codes of cruelty!

Right now, the animal 'welfare' code for pigs is under review. The recommended new code, currently open for public comment, will still allow millions of pigs to be subjected to cruel practices. This is your chance to say 'no' to 'codes of cruelty' and demand that all Australian animals receive equal protection under state animal protection laws. A pregnant pig locked in a sow stall
Shed some light on the code of practice
  • Pregnant sows housed in stalls little bigger than themselves for the next 10 years.
  • Mother pigs kept in 'farrowing crates', unable to interact with their young.
  • Castration without pain relief.
  • Cutting off piglets' tails and teeth clipping without anaesthetic.
Say NO! to cruelty:
Animal welfare code or code of cruelty?
The pig industry has fought hard to keep Australians in the dark about the misery of factory farmed pigs, which accounts for 95% of Australian pork production. Pigs' suffering has been made legal by a 'code of practice' that allows piglets to have their tails cut off, teeth 'clipped' and be castrated - all without any form of pain relief. The code allows pregnant and mother pigs to be continually locked in tiny metal cells, denying them interaction with their young and any expression of natural motherly instincts.

Rather than protecting the welfare of pigs, compliance with this 'code of cruelty' exempts pig industry operators from cruelty prosecutions.

Animals Australia called on the government to hold a public education campaign to allow the community to provide informed comment into this review. This request was denied. As a result this review process is fatally flawed and industries that profit from this cruelty will be given a green light to continue abusing pigs well into the next decade.

Most caring Australians would be shocked to learn of the cruelty sanctioned by our animal welfare laws. Please spare a moment to say 'no' to 'codes of cruelty'. Crucially, next time you are at the supermarket lodge your vote against animal cruelty by refusing to purchase factory-farmed products.

With laws failing to protect these animals - their welfare rests with the choices of consumers.