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Government throws more money at live export

26/4/2021

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Up to $10 million is being made available by the Department of Agriculture for “innovative live export health solutions.”

Sheep Central reports David Littleproud saying that maintaining and demonstrating good welfare outcomes currently places considerable regulatory burden on industry, as current monitoring and reporting is largely manual, repetitive and resource intensive.

Ah, so it’s not actually animal welfare he’s concerned about. Thanks for the clarification.

https://www.sheepcentral.com/up-to-10-million-available-for-innovative-live-export-health-solutions/
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NZ recognises Sentience....AUSTRALIA SHOULD FOLLOW

20/4/2021

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Regarding the NZ decision to ban live ex, the New Zealand Veterinary Association’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Helen Beattie, stated "we are not surprised by the decision and believe it is consistent with advances in animal welfare science that acknowledges animal sentience – meaning animals have feelings, both positive and negative, just like humans."

And yep, Australian animals have exactly the same sentience as NZ animals so its no more right to live ex here than it is in NZ. 

Do we need to wait for another Gulf Livestock 1? Another report of cruelty in a destination country? Or worse....do we need New Zealand to show us how it’s done?

Australian farmers could, voluntarily, and on their own terms, be a proactive force for positive change and show the world that Australia really are animal welfare leaders (not just an empty boast!).

https://thedailyblog.co.nz/2021/04/18/nzva-accepts-live-export-ban-is-consistent-with-animal-welfare-science-new-zealand-veterinary-association/

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New Zealand to be ETHICAL PRODUCTION LEADERS

15/4/2021

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The New Zealand Government has formally announced  it is banning the export of live cows and other farm animals by sea due to welfare concerns with a two year phase out. The country temporarily suspended such exports last year after the sinking of Gulf Livestock 1 but a review of live exports was already undewray from the previous year.

Minister O'Connor said the risk to the country's reputation outweighed any financial gains because there was no way to safeguard the welfare of the animals once they left New Zealand's shores.

“New Zealand must stay ahead of the curve in a world where animal welfare is under increasing scrutiny if we truly want to be the most ethical producers of food,” he said.

Congratulations NZ for their careful assessment, ethics and animal welfare concern. Australia of course is not troubled by such scruples...but perhaps the NZ example will lead others eventually.

See: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/zealand-bans-live-cow-exports-due-welfare-concerns-77059490

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NZ TO LEAD ANIMAL WELFARE GLOBALLY AND END LIVE EX

13/4/2021

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TVNZ tonight ran with the exclusive that the New Zealand Government is set to ban live- ex. The trade from NZ may not end overnight but end it surely will. NZ has long led the world in animal welfare including banning live ex for slaughter years ago. This latest decision to ban the live export of dairy cattle will set them even higher as champions of animal welfare....whilst Australia falls further and further behind. Well done NZ and congratulations to the NZ Government.

See:https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/exclusive-government-set-announce-end-live-animal-exports
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Dept of Ag LACK OF transparency

12/4/2021

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Whatever happened to the government at least paying lip service to its promise of greater transparency? Moss Review? Carter Review?

Sheep Central reports on the new deal to revive sheep exports to Saudi Arabia after being told DAWR won't release details of the deal made.

"A Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment spokesperson said the requirement for one scabby mouth vaccination at least 30 days prior to the date of export to Saudi Arabia was part of the revised operational requirements for the preparation of sheep for live export to the kingdom. However, the spokesperson would not supply a full copy of the revised requirements to Sheep Central... 'The livestock export industry supports this approach.'"

Well we never expected transparency from the industry, but the government has a duty to the public - and clearly something to hide as well. Perhaps they are still working on the whitewashed "summary" of the deal.

https://www.sheepcentral.com/scabby-mouth-is-one-of-many-obstacles-to-saudi-sheep-trade/
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"Flooded" Cattle in Vietnam

9/4/2021

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Australia’s meat industry is championing the live export of cattle to Vietnam despite ESCAS reports of  “flooding” which industry media, Beef Central describes as “a cruel practice in which cattle are forced to intake large volumes of water by hose prior to slaughter in the belief it will add weight to saleable meat.”
Whilst it is commendable that some of the 2020 ESCAS breaches were self reported by exporters, it still highlights the fundamental failure of Australia to a) care for its animals once they leave these shores and b) improve the animal welfare in other countries - a frequent claim of the industry.
A spokesman for the industry states that “100 percent compliance is an impossible goal for any industry.” Sure, but we are talking major non-compliance and major animal cruelty with incidents of "flooding".
Industries that involve such extreme animal welfare risks continue to be unacceptable.
https://www.beefcentral.com/live-export/the-rise-fall-and-rise-again-of-australias-cattle-trade-to-vietnam/
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Saudi Again? Really? ESCAS?

8/4/2021

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Sheep Central reports that DAWR has now cleared the way for live sheep and goat exports to Saudi Arabia. The (now updated) article cites a spokesperson saying that exports must be managed in accordance with the ESCAS; although this was not initially made clear.

Live sheep have not been exported to Saudi Arabia for about 10 years, because the Saudi Government had refused to comply with ESCAS requirements. However, government and industry have brokered a new deal, the details of which are yet to be made public.

Regardless of any agreement reached, and regardless of Saudi Arabia’s lack of animal welfare regulations and long history of rejecting shipments, this trade route, like every other live export trade route, is just another animal welfare disaster waiting to happen.

There’s no reason why we can’t process these animals humanely in Australia for the socio-economic benefit of Australians and so that Australian voters can be proud of their nation’s agriculture industry instead of being shamed by it.

https://www.sheepcentral.com/saudi-sheep-exports-back-on-but-no-mention-of-escas/
https://www.agriculture.gov.au/export/controlled-goods/live-animals/advisory-notices/2021/2021-05
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Auckland Council understands what AUST Dept of Ag doesnt...

8/4/2021

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.....Auckland Council understands accountability

An article in Stuff highlights that no more cows owned by Auckland Council will be exported live. There was outcry after it was made public that the Council exported 26 cows in 2020. The loss of the Gulf Livestock 1 was cited as an example of the risks of the live export trade.

Waitākere ward councillor Shane Henderson said: “We’ve been assured we are following standards for the Ministry of Primary Industries, but people are expecting us to stop. I think as a public body we're accountable ultimately to the people of Auckland.”

Congratulations Auckland Council for understanding what government accountability means and listening to the people of New Zealand.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/300272117/auckland-council-says-live-exporting-cattle-was-a-oneoff-wont-happen-again
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SPCA calls on NZ government to ban live export trade

2/4/2021

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SPCA is calling for a ban on the live export of farmed animals by sea from New Zealand ahead of the nation’s impending Cabinet decision on the future of the trade.

The Scoop editorial highlights recent incidents which have seen thousands of animals die, and notes that animals exported for breeding purposes are often heavily pregnant during transport and constitute highly vulnerable animals. “Instead, our focus should be directed on expanding New Zealand’s trade in the export of animal genetics,” says the SPCA.
“The export of any live animal for slaughter is entirely unnecessary thanks to the refrigerated carcass trade, which guarantees economic returns for a greater proportion of society than just farmers and live exporters.”

Additionally: “The export of farmed animals to other countries with lower welfare standards does not reflect the expectations of the New Zealand public. This practice tarnishes New Zealand’s reputation internationally, and erodes confidence in our industry back home.”

VALE  welcomes New Zealand’s willingness to consider banning the trade and has provided the NZ Government with its analysis.

https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2104/S00001/spca-urges-government-ministers-to-stop-live-exports-of-farmed-animals.htm



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