Stock transport needs a shake up to be made safer, says a reader.
Does our stock transport system need a shake-up?
Yes, without a doubt, in my view. The recently published article headed "Going the distance" was very welcome.
But, with the exception of some informative, independent and unbiased opinions of a Massey University Veterinarian and the director of Safe there was little
to impress.
An anonymous MPI officer said: "The transport industry is closely monitored along the transport chain" and "Transport operators are monitored at saleyards by MPI staff and all export livestock premises have MPI veterinarians monitoring the welfare of animals transported to slaughter."
Firstly, just how is the "transport industry closely monitored along the transport chain"? With about 12-14 inspectors nationwide?
