(1)  In this regulation –

appropriate substitute , for colostrum, means –

(a) a commercially prepared colostrum substitute or replacer designed specifically for pigs; or

(b) a substitute that has been recommended for piglets by a veterinary surgeon.

(2)  A person who keeps pigs must ensure that all piglets within the person's care or charge are checked, within 24 hours of birth, to ensure they are suckling from the sow.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine not exceeding 20 penalty units for each day during which the offence continues; or

(b) a natural person, a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine not exceeding 10 penalty units for each day during which the offence continues.

(3)  A person who keeps pigs must ensure that any piglet within the person's care or charge receives colostrum or an appropriate substitute within 24 hours of its birth .

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine not exceeding 20 penalty units for each day during which the offence continues; or

(b) a natural person, a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine not exceeding 10 penalty units for each day during which the offence continues.