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The supply of well prepared livestock that are fit for travel and export is critical for successful health and welfare outcomes. Australian livestock exporters must hold a valid Livestock Export Licence which is issued by the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS). Exporters, agents and producers who supply livestock for export must comply with the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL).
For example, Standard 1 describes the sourcing of livestock for export, including:
• Outlining appropriate on-farm practices prior to final yarding. It outlines best practice for activities dealing with stock selection and management, feeding and watering. Recommendations are made about ways to reduce stress on animals and improve animal welfare
• Identifying and illustrating the types of animal that should not be supplied for export
• Recommending best practice pre-delivery, road transport, feedlot and boarding logistics.
The livestock export industry encourages breeding of animals suited to inmarket climatic conditions, for example, Brahman cattle are bred in the north of Australia and are well suited to the tropical climate of South East Asia.
Following best practice animal care guidelines prior and during transport ensures animals arrive at their destination fit and healthy. Standard 2 is about planning the livestock trucking transport in Australia in a manner that prevents injury and minimises stress throughout the journey. Industry has developed the ‘Is it fit to load’ and ‘Is it fit to export’ field guides to educate producers and exporters about these standards.
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