The need for better standards in the Australian livestock industry

"In the European Union... all member countries follow the same regulations for animal transport. European rules generally allow shorter journey times and require animals on long trips to be fed and watered during transport.
Reforms along these lines should be implemented in Australia. The standards and guidelines should be enforced regularly and in the same ways across all Australian states."

"All stakeholders involved in the cattle and sheep production chain should also be trained on low stress handling, being able to recognise stress and fear in animals, and educated on the minimal welfare standards."

"High-profile incidents, such as the truck fire in northern New South Wales, can also damage public trust in the livestock industry and weaken its “social licence” to operate." >>
https://theconversation.com/thousands-of-sheep-and-cows-die-in-trucks-and-saleyards-every-year-they-need-better-protection-283262
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