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20. Sows and gilts between weaning their piglets and the perinatal period must, where necessary, be treated against external and internal parasites.
21. If they are placed in farrowing crates, pregnant sows and gilts must be thoroughly cleaned.
22. Sows and gilts between weaning their piglets and the perinatal period must be provided with a clean, adequately drained, comfortable lying area and must, if necessary, be given suitable nesting material.
23. During farrowing, an unobstructed area behind the sow or gilt must be available for the ease of natural or assisted farrowing.
24. Farrowing pens where sows are kept loose must have some means of protecting the piglets, such as farrowing rails.
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