Pork

This manual was created in British Columbia (BC) to provide information about raising pigs. Multiple resources are referenced that are specific to BC. The table below offers Alberta equivalents for each resource referenced in the manual.

BC Reference	AB Equivalent
Prevention of cruelty to animals act (PCA ACT)	Animal Protection Act
BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals	Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Food Safety Act	Alberta’s Food Regulation
Water Sustainability & Water Protection Acts	Alberta Water Act
Environmental Management Act	Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act
Farm Practices Protection (Right to Farm) Act (FPPA)	Agricultural Operations Practices Act
Local Government Act (LGA)	Municipal Government Act
BC Premise ID Registration	Alberta Premises Identification Program

Overview of Changes to Pig Transport Regulations

Transport Durations for Pigs

Compromised and Unfit Pigs

Fitness for Transport

Transport Risk Factors

Record Requirements

Transport Contingency Plan

Swine Movement Document

Gestation Stalls Fact Sheet (Upcoming)

Castration in Cattle and Pigs Fact Sheet (Upcoming)