MPI's review of 30-year-old stock crates standard due by end of year

MPI's review of 30-year-old stock crates standard due by end of year
A stock truck set to unload onto a live-export boat. (Image: Getty)
Riley Kennedy
The Ministry for Primary Industries says its review into the 30-year-old standards for stock crates is due to be completed by the end of the year.Crates on stock trucks are built according to the New Zealand Standard 5413 code of practice, which was developed in 1993.Last year, BusinessDesk reported the transport sector could be in for a shake-up as Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) said they needed updating.MPI started its research project – which looks at the design of livestock crates to ensure animal health and welfare during tran...

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