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Paragraph 1 Interpretation

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In this Schedule—

  • “litter” means any friable material enabling the hens to satisfy their ethological needs;

  • “nest” means a separate space for egg laying, the floor components of which do not include wire mesh that can come into contact with the animals, for an individual hen or for a group of hens; and

  • “usable area” means an area, other than a nesting area, used by laying hens at least 30cm wide with a floor slope not exceeding 14% and with headroom of at least 45cm.