Which of the following is NOT part of the AASV sow housing position?

• A. Provide every animal access to appropriate food and water
• B. Allow unrestricted access to disease-causing agents
• C. Protect sows and piglets from harmful environmental extremes
• D. Promote good air quality and sanitation

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is promoting welfare through a housing environment that meets needs, protects animals, and minimizes disease risk. Providing every animal with access to appropriate food and water ensures nutrition and hydration are maintained. Protecting sows and piglets from harmful environmental extremes supports thermal comfort and safety, reducing stress and injury. Promoting good air quality and sanitation helps prevent respiratory issues and control pathogens. In contrast, allowing unrestricted access to disease-causing agents would directly increase exposure to illness and harm, which goes against the goals of responsible housing and biosecurity. Therefore, that statement does not fit the sow housing position.