ALL MEMBERS AGREE TO ABIDE BY THIS CODE OF ETHICS WHEN BREEDING AND SELLING REGISTERED GLOUCESTERSHIRE OLD SPOT (GOS) PIGS.

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I will support and uphold the Bylaws and Code of Ethics of the USGOS Pig Society. I will select the boar and sow with an eye to conformation, temperament, and mothering abilities and with a careful study of the breed standard. I believe that only those hogs known to be free of serious or disqualifying defects should be used for breeding. I will not breed any hogs with vicious temperaments. I will not breed hogs with known genetic defects that would be detrimental to the longevity of the hog or its offspring. As a responsible breeder, I will refrain from using a pig that, although free from serious or disqualifying defects, consistently produces afflicted offspring. I will take steps to prevent the breeding of gilts at a young age such that would be detrimental to their health or the health of the piglets.

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HEALTH: I will maintain high standards of care for my pigs and sell only those that are in apparent good health at the time of sale. I will not knowingly sell any pigs with illness or conditions considered unhealthy.

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SALES: I will be selective in the sales of my pigs/piglets and concerned with the type of homes in which they are placed. I will encourage the purchaser to contact me if the purchaser has any questions and I will respond in a timely manner. For stock to be registered: I will ear tag or microchip all registered stock before selling per the USGOS registration instructions. I will maintain accurate records of registration numbers of breeding stock. I will complete all paperwork in a timely manner for the society and for the buyers. I will complete all applicable transfer papers at the time the purchase is completed or at a time agreeable to both parties if registration is not yet complete.

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ADVERTISING: My advertising of pigs/piglets will be factual and honest, both in substance and implication.

 

I believe breeding purebred GOS pigs involves certain responsibilities, and I will not take these responsibilities lightly.