Animal welfare group Safe says the clear bill of health for an intensive pig farm near Levin is a strong sign that animal welfare codes need urgent review.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry found no breaches of the code of welfare for pigs at the Kuku Beach Rd piggery, which came to national attention in May.
The Code of Welfare for Pigs, issued in 2005, is under review by the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee.
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