Stock Losses In Transit
Sir,—Much concern has been felt by many over the recent case of 28 sheep being dead after ebout 30 hours on rail from Southland. This death is by far the cruellest I know of. We consider and have suggested to the transport authorities that the railways should alter their set-up for livestock cartage: treat animals as flesh and blood, cart them on a time schedule as people are transported, and at not less than 15 miles an hour from starting to finishing stations; the owners have the right to know where their animals are at all times; thorough inspection about every two hours by someone who knows stock. We have studied traraportation of livestock in large numbers over long distances, in Australia and especially Queensland. They can do it with proper care, with a minimum of delay, both by lorry and by rail Why not in New Zealand?—Yours, etc, El ,T*MINA\I.'.E URUEL'I'Y. June 3, 1960.
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Press, Volume XCIX, Issue 29227, 10 June 1960, Page 7
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