Oregon SB 694: A 2007 Pig-Welfare Law in Context — Australia

What Oregon changed in 2007

Oregon Senate Bill 694 addressed confinement of pregnant pigs in the US state of Oregon. The enrolled 2007 measure defined restricted confinement by whether a pregnant pig could lie down and fully extend her limbs or turn around freely. The threshold was more than 12 hours in any 24-hour period.

Scope, exceptions and commencement

The text provided exceptions for transportation, exhibition, slaughter, research, veterinary treatment and the seven days before expected birth. Its provisions applied from 1 January 2012. These details matter: a short description such as “all crates banned immediately” would overstate the actual law.

Read the history in its actual jurisdiction

This was Oregon legislation about pregnant pigs. It was not Australian legislation or a rule about dog supplements. The current Oregon statute index places the provision at ORS 600.150. Consult the enrolled bill for its historical scope and commencement, and the official statute for the current text.

Why Australian readers should separate jurisdictions

The Australian Government explains that states and territories have primary responsibility for animal-welfare legislation. An Oregon rule cannot establish what is legal in an Australian state or territory. Check the relevant local authority for current obligations rather than treating an overseas milestone as an Australian ban.

A useful way to read welfare-policy comparisons

For each comparison, record the jurisdiction, animals covered, conduct restricted, exceptions, commencement and current official source. This avoids confusing a voluntary industry commitment with legislation or assuming a rule applies to all housing systems.

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