# The Welfare of Livestock Regulations 1994, Paragraph 12


All automatic equipment must be thoroughly inspected at least once daily. Where defects are discovered these must be rectified immediately or, if this is impracticable, appropriate steps taken to safeguard the health and welfare of the laying hens until the defect has been rectified. Alternative ways of feeding and of maintaining a satisfactory environment must be available for use in the event of a breakdown.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1994/2126/schedule/1/paragraph/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/welfare-of-livestock-regulations-1994/schedule-1/paragraph-12
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