Stock Transport
Minimising effluent spillage from stock trucks this winter
Environment Southland is working to minimise the stock effluent spilled on our roads.
The Standing Stock campaign is underway for another year. Before sending stock to winter grazing, farmers are encouraged to stand stock off green feed, feeding them only hay and straw, before transport. This reduces the amount of effluent deposited onto the truck during transport by up to two thirds.
Not only will it reduce the effluent that goes onto trucks and ends up on our roads, but it is better for the stock, making them more comfortable during the trip.
Effluent discharges are the responsibility of transport operators and the owner of the stock. Transport operators are required to make their own arrangements for the emptying of effluent tanks.
Factsheets
Please do not hesitate to contact this office on 0800 76 88 45 (within Southland) or 03 2115 115 if you have any queries regarding the above information.
Environment Southland is the brand name of Southland Regional Council.