Australian cattle and sheep industry leaders have voiced their support for the livestock export trade during a shipboard tour of a vessel in Western Australia this week.
The tour, organised by The Livestock Collective at Fremantle Port this week, was attended by representatives of WAFarmers, Sheep Producers Australia and Cattle Australia.
The group saw changes to conditions on board vessels, including improved ventilation and increased pen space, and discussed the range of animal welfare indicators that are being developed and used by industry covering animal behaviours, management, and…