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Page 10 %u2013 Australian Pork Newspaper, October 2024 www.porknews.com.auwhat happens during butchery.%u201cYou%u2019ve got to figure out how to either have a plant or a day dedicated to the slaughter of only California or non-California compliant animals,%u201d he said.Further complicating the maths, Proposition 12 rules don%u2019t apply to all parts of an animal.Bacon, ribs and loins are covered, but ground pork isn%u2019t.That means producers don%u2019t earn a premium for ground pork, even when it comes from compliant animals.%u201cThe costs all have to fall on the cuts which have to comply,%u201d Meyer said.The USDA hasn%u2019t studied the question of whether California welfare rules are pushing up pork prices in other states, though Meyer said impacts outside of the state were likely %u201cmodest at most.%u201dThe price increases seem to have had an impact on pork sales in the Golden State.In the past, Californians have consistently purchased between 9 percent and 12 percent of the nation%u2019s pork.Since the law was implemented, the proportion has dropped to between 6 percent and 9 percent.Animal rights advocates and pork industry stakeholders were closely watching as the courts considered a legal challenge to Question 3, a similar animal welfare law passed in 2016 in Massachusetts.If states continue to pass copycat laws, at some point the industry might find it simpler to shift swaths of production to the less-confined model mandated by California.It is an outcome animal welfare advocates hope to see and one the pork industry has fought fiercely.Author%u2019s noteAn article titled %u2018The Bacon Shortage That Wasn%u2019t%u2019, by H. Claire Brown, which appeared in the August 15, 2024 print edition of The Wall Street Journal (Sustainable Business) was the source of the above. %u25a0 Farrowing and weaner crates, growers and baconer pens. %u25a0 Feed hopper with stainless steel trough.%u25a0 Farrowing flooring with a 10mm gap; weaners flooring with a 12mm gap; and growers flooring with a 15mm gap.Excellent quality Concrete Slats for PiggeriesDiagonal Farrowing Crate. Straight Farrowing Crate.Ph (02) 6644 6065Mobile 0437 431 901 | Email sales@vereyken.com.au 2 Clark Rd, Junction Hill %u2022 PO Box 421, Grafton NSW 2460Head Office: Vereyken Bros. Pty Ltd Anytime or (02) 6644 6065ABN 11 003 543 548 Mobile: 0437 431 901 Victoria: Ben Slots Phone: (03) 9462 4266 Freecall: 1800 999 245 Mobile: 0418 388 842ALL FLOORING IS MADE TO SIZE AT NO EXTRA COSTImproved animal welfare* from P8THE Australian Pork Industry Quality Assurance Program major review is under way and involves a review of standards, policies and documentation.The major review plays a critical role in guaranteeing the APIQ program%u2019s overall integrity, credibility and preparedness, ensuring the program continues to meet the needs of the pork supply chain.You can find more details on the major review at australianpork.com.au/apiq/apiq-notificationsTo support the APIQ program, Australian Pork Limited needs as much feedback as possible by the end of the year.As a starting point, Australian Pork has put together a survey to draw out targeted feedback and would greatly appreciate it if you could take the time to respond:%u2022 Survey for Producers (Both APIQ and non-APIQ) - surveymonkey.com/r/HMWQZVD%u2022 Survey for nonproducers - surveymonkey.com/r/HMFVGF3If you are willing to provide further feedback outside of or in addition to the surveys, please contact the APIQ team or your producer relations team member. Australian PorkSeeking feedback into the APIQ major review