* Live export ban has been lifted. Prestunning is not mandatory and the cruelty will continue. Slaughter without prestunning happening in Australia
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Australian sheep staggering with knife wounds in Turkish slaughterhouse. Click here.
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Australian veterinarians join forces against cruel live exports
Leading the transition away from live export.
Despite assurances to the contrary from government and industry, live export of cattle, sheep and goats still results in immeasurable animal suffering.
But many animal care professionals are unable or afraid to object for fear of losing their job.
VALE is a group of veterinarians and other animal care professionals who are prepared to speak out to show the reality behind live export, and expose the people who are continuing to let it happen despite overwhelming evidence that it is cruel practice.
This website is brand new. Soon it will host a wealth of information on the live export players, what they have said, and why they have said it. If you are media, you will soon have access to letters and technical reports with which you will have a field day.
But many animal care professionals are unable or afraid to object for fear of losing their job.
VALE is a group of veterinarians and other animal care professionals who are prepared to speak out to show the reality behind live export, and expose the people who are continuing to let it happen despite overwhelming evidence that it is cruel practice.
This website is brand new. Soon it will host a wealth of information on the live export players, what they have said, and why they have said it. If you are media, you will soon have access to letters and technical reports with which you will have a field day.
Visit their site: VALE
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Sydney Morning Herald live cattle trade index. Excellent background.
OPINION: The truth about the new live export regulations and the ‘public consultation’
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Australia fails to comply with even the very basic OIE recommendations which state that electric shock prodders should not be used on sheep and goats. Footage taken at the Port of Fremantle during late 2010 and 2011. The use of prodders are part of routine handling..
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Media Gallery
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Israel - 26/09/2011 against live export
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2010/2011 Sheep investigation
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Rally Perth - 2011
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Mar 2004 - Al Khallej
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Mar 2004 - Transport of Sheep
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Jun 2004 - Jordan to Israel
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Mar 2005 - AACT - Tasmania
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Nov 2006 - Zofar quarantine
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August 2001 - Unload in Jordan
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Sept 2002 - Unload in Jordan
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Al Messilah live farm animal ship. Delay in unloading: 8-21 August 2011
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Oct 2003 - Anilam Prima
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Oct 2003 - Friesian Express
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Janet1 Oct - Nov 2003
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Nov 2003 - MV Dealco
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MV DelcoSantos Island - Nov 2003
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MV Dealco MLA - Nov 2003
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May 2003 - Unload in Jordan




