Australian cattle producers warned to support live export trade to avoid sheep trade fate.

Australian cattle producers are warned to take the threat to live export trade seriously, with a risk of following the same path as the sheep trade if they don't act. Frontier International's Tony Gooden urges cattle producers to actively support the live trade, as it accounts for 10% of all cattle sold in Australia and ensures humanely slaughtered Australian cattle in overseas markets. Dr Peter Barnard, a respected industry figure, urges the Australian sheep industry to fight against the government's phase-out of live sheep exports, claiming the $107 million compensation package is insufficient.

August 12, 2024
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