PAES 410:2000

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What is the purpose of PAES 410:2000?

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To specify the general requirements for the construction of lairage for swine, small and large animals.

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Who initiated the formulation of this National Standard?

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The Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center (AMTEC).

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What does lairage refer to?

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Any premise or yard used for the confinement of animals awaiting to be slaughtered.

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What are the space requirements for large animals in loose type lairage?

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2.23 m² per animal.

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What is the space requirement for swine weighing more than 100 kg?

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0.7 m² per animal.

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What is the minimum distance a lairage should be constructed from the slaughterhouse?

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At least 10 m.

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What type of flooring is required for lairage pens?

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Concrete that is firm, non-slip, acid resistant, easy to clean, and well drained.

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What is the lighting requirement within the lairage?

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Illumination of 110 lux.

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What should be provided for drinking water in lairage?

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Self-filling drinking troughs.

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What is the purpose of detention pens?

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To confine sick or suspected animals.