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Indonesia to slash Aussie beef imports

The following news article was originally published on ABC News, written by George Roberts. The Indonesian government says it is planning to ban all live cattle imports from Australia within a few years. But officials say the plan is not related to the Federal Government’s temporary ban on exporting live cattle to Indonesia earlier this year. The Indonesian agriculture minister has confirmed reports the country’s government will begin drastically cutting the amount of beef it imports from Australia next year. … Continued

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Indonesian vets invite WSPA to help improve cattle welfare

WSPA staff recently attended a workshop with the Indonesian Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA), who were asked to put forward recommendations to the Indonesian Government on how to improve the handling and slaughter of cattle. The workshop follows the release of footage filmed by Animals Australia which showed extremely cruel handling and slaughter practices in Indonesian slaughter houses. As most of you know, this expose resulted in the temporary suspension of cattle exports from Australia to Indonesia. And sadly you may … Continued

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Live Animal Exports – 2010 in Review

WSPA Australia along with Stop Live Exports recently created a document which highlights the significant events and issues surrounding live animal exports in 2010. The review highlights not only the animal welfare issues and job losses exacerbated by the trade, but also the huge level of support against it. You can download the full report here as a pdf. Below are the headlines from the report and links to further information. January: Figures demonstrate high demand from Middle East consumers … Continued

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Investigation Reveals Cruel Cattle Deaths During Live Export

The following article appeared in the Perth Now Sunday Times and was written by Narelle Towie, Environment Reporter. Image copyright WSPA. During 22 days at sea about 7400 cattle on the lower decks of Wellard Rural Export’s MV Ocean Shearer were “panting and gasping” for air and suffering from heat stress while standing in their own excrement, the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service report says. Seventeen animals were too decomposed to determine death and some cattle had to be treated … Continued

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Gateway Bridge accident highlights risks of live animal transport

A cattle truck rollover last night in Brisbane, which crushed several animals to death and led to many more being put down, is a horrible reminder of the dangers of transporting animals long distances, says Handle with Care spokesperson Dr Hugh Wirth. The incident occurred on Brisbane’s Gateway Motorway overnight where emergency services are still working to retrieve dead cattle and round up surviving disoriented animals roaming the motorway. So far 17 animals have had to be put down, adding … Continued