# The Welfare of Farmed Animals (Scotland) Regulations 2000, Paragraph 29


Piglets must not be weaned from the sow at an age of less than three weeks unless the welfare or health of the dam or piglets would otherwise be adversely affected.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2000/442/schedule/6/paragraph/29 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/welfare-of-farmed-animals-scotland-regulations-2000/schedule-6/paragraph-29
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