Pig farmers offered free slat measuring gauge
A free gauge to measure slat gaps is being offered to UK pig farmers by Suffolk-based equipment manufacturer Quality Equipment to help them comply with the EU welfare directive that came into effect on 1 January 2013.
Slats, particularly concrete ones, can become damaged or worn with age, especially in heavily used areas, says Quality Equipment director Graham Baker. “Farmers whose slats gaps exceed the apertures specified risk failing their farm assurance inspections.”
The handy, pocked-sized, stainless-steel gauge, with 14mm, 16mm, 18mm, 20mm and 22mm graduations, enables farmers or stockmen to check slat gaps in various parts of their piggeries quickly and easily.
The gauges are available by post from Quality Equipment by calling 01359 240529.
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