EC plan hits cattle costs
2nd September 1993, Page 8
2nd September 1993
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Page 8, 2nd September 1993
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• Livestock hauliers fear the cost of transporting cattle could double if the EC accepts proposals on the use of double-deckers.
Under the plans,which could become law by the end of next year, there would have to be a minimum of 200mm headroom. Operators fear the draft directive, which went out for consultation last month, could make their expensive double-deckers illegal for carrying adult cattle.
Haulier AE George & Sons of Bruton, Somerset warns that the EC proposals could force it to "use twice the number of trucks for adult cattle ."