Australian Livestock exports
Australia is the world's largest and most successful exporter of commercial livestock. The live trade is a significant contributor to the Australian rural economy and has provided an important market for Australian cattle, sheep and goat producers for 30 years.
The MLA and LiveCorp program supports this important industry by investing in activities and tools to foster its growth, both here and abroad. This investment is concentrated on research and development, market intelligence, technical services and market access and development for the long-term benefit of the live export industry.
Latest news
- Australian livestock export industry applauds Magistrate’s ruling - Friday 8 February 2008
Media statement: The Australian livestock export industry has applauded the decision handed down by Magistrate Crawford today clearing Emanuel Exports and its Directors of all charges.
- Australian livestock export industry releases new Is it fit to export? guide
MLA and LiveCorp have released this easy-to-read booklet to assist industry in maintaining the already high standards of animal health and welfare during the livestock export process for sheep, goats and cattle.
- Response to ABC TV 7.30 Report livestock export story – 11 October 2007
Media statement; download photographs of Middle East animal welfare training and facilities; Kuwaiti stockmen training footage
- Independent report confirms livestock exports vital to regional communities
Australia’s livestock export industry has welcomed an independent report confirming the industry’s vital contribution to regional communities throughout Australia.
- Livestock industry's latest weapon in the battle to maintain live exports to the Middle East
Sharon Dundon has recently commenced a three-year stint working with Middle Eastern stockmen to help them better understand and treat the millions of Australian sheep that are shipped into their care each year.
Based in Bahrain, Sharon is representing Meat & Livestock Australia and LiveCorp, which co-ordinates Australia's live export trade.
Sharon has just completed a masters in rural science looking at the impact of long-distance truck transport on cattle.
In her new job she will be working with stockmen in Middle Eastern feedlots, ports and quarantine facilities. She will be taking intensive Arabic lessons and teaching local truckies how best to load and unload livestock.
Read the full article on The Sydney Morning Herald online...
- Export standards
Any person involved in the export of livestock, from farm to vessel, must comply with the new ‘Australian Standards for Export of Livestock’. The Standards can be obtained by phoning the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 02 6272 3933, or website www.daff.gov.au/livestockexportstandards. More information on animal welfare.
- REPORT: Livestock exports mortality report
A summary of mortality levels for sheep, cattle and goats exported by sea from Australia.
- REPORT:
Live Export Industry: Value, Outlook and Contribution to the Economy
An independent report by Hassall & Associates Australia, commissioned by MLA and LiveCorp, which confirms Australia’s livestock export industry is vital to the Australian economy.
The MLA/LiveCorp Livestock Export Program covers :
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