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Live export on show

1/10/2008 9:46:00 AM
THE live export trade took the opportunity to showcase itself to city dwellers with a display at the IGA Perth Royal Show 2008.

It is the first time the trade has displayed at an Australian royal show.

The WA Live Exporters Association (WALEA) and Meat and Livestock Australia/Livecorp joined forces to educate the general public about the process behind live exports.

WALEA chairman John Edwards said the display was designed to take the industry to the general public and also dispel some myths about the trade.

"The general public are often exposed to only one side of the story and we wanted to show exactly what takes place within the industry, from the farm gate to when the sheep or cattle arrive at their overseas destination," Mr Edwards said.

A replica live export ship animal pen with sheep showed how much space was available for livestock their access to feed and water.

Mr Edwards said the response had been excellent.

"We have had some very good feedback and more positive comments than negative," he said.

"This was about educating people and raising awareness of just how committed the trade is to animal welfare.

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How wonderful to dispel the "myths" of live export. The only thing that may have improved is giving the animals more room! Where do all the faeces and urine go from tens of thousands animals go on each ship? Our oceans are becoming like sewers! The exhibition only goes as far as to the arrival - what happens AFTER that is where the atrocities start. Many countries in the Middle East have no animal welfare or handling standards, and brutalising is quite normal. Animals Australia has videos of total sadism of slaughter, and of pulling and tying up sheep in car boots to go to "home slaughter"! How is this controlled, or justified?
Posted by Vivienne on 2/10/2008 6:20:09 AM
I don't think these children would be smiling if they saw the true reality of live exports!! Recently live exporters tried to take the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) to court because AQIS wanted to allow the sheep 10-15% more space to combat heat stress related deaths. AQIS backed down and reduced it to 5-10% - how is this committment to animal welfare? The exporters said giving sheep more room would reduce their profits. 37,000 sheep die every year on board, through heat stress, failure to eat, motion sickness, salmonella and trauma. This isn't to mention the cruel and horrific death at the other end. Keep jobs in Australia and end the live export.
Posted by Jodie on 9/10/2008 12:03:08 PM
There is no excuse for a Nation which is supposed to be developed to be a part of this cruel and disgusting Industry. No amount of profit should give way to such horrific treatment. Farmers insist they care about their animals. How could they by sending them to such an ugly terrifying journey to death. Stop this trade Australia!!!
Posted by Tobei on 9/10/2008 8:15:39 PM
The display is misleading and implausible. The minimum space requirement on ships is 2-4 sheep per square metre, depending on conditions. Yes, 2 -4 sheep per square metre. In some ships, the levels of the decks are just over 1.2m so the sheep are literally trapped in dark, poorly ventilated boxes. In these conditions it is virtually impossible for the stockman to recognise which animals are dead or dying. The animals in this display are not wallowing in their own faeces as they are on a ship. This display was in a well ventilated area. This is vastly different to the situation on a ship where the ammonia fumes from 100,000 confined animals cause the animals serious physical distress. I am delighted to learn that the live export industry is feeling so vulnerable and defensive that it has to engage in ridiculous PR exercises.
Posted by Robert on 10/10/2008 10:51:39 AM
What everyone else has said is exactly right. This pathetic display outrages me. How is this similar to the real thing in any way? Show video of the slaughter footage!!!
Posted by Amy on 13/10/2008 8:25:28 PM

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 Looking over the live export trade display at this year's IGA Perth Royal Show are WA Live Exporters chairman John Edwards (left)­­­, Meat and Livestock Australia/Livecorp communications manager Yvette Farrell, with Zachary (6) and Alyssa Azuara (11), Karrinyup.
Looking over the live export trade display at this year's IGA Perth Royal Show are WA Live Exporters chairman John Edwards (left)­­­, Meat and Livestock Australia/Livecorp communications manager Yvette Farrell, with Zachary (6) and Alyssa Azuara (11), Karrinyup.

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