THE head of the live export industry’s peak research and development corporation has defended the industry’s animal welfare credentials and called out animal welfare groups for using live export as a “money-making exercise” rather than making a contribution to animal welfare outcomes.
Appearing in his role as Livecorp chair Troy Setter fronted estimates in the late hours of last night, fielding questions about the MV Bahija, the live export class action and proposed phase-out of live sheep exports.
Western Australian Liberal senator Slade Brockman asked Mr Setter about…