19 May 2008
Live export industry
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Australia's trade in live animal exports to Egypt has resumed after it was suspended because of concerns over the treatment of animals during the transportation and slaughter process. At the same time, a senior Islamic Cleric has issued a legal opinion which raises questions over whether the transportation and slaughter adheres to Islamic principles.
Would Australian exporters see better returns if sheep and cattle were processed in Australia, or is the billion dollar live export industry just too valuable to give up?
Guests
Don Heatley
Chairman, Meat and Livestock Australia
Peter Dundan
Livestock Services Manager, LiveCorp
Steve Meerwald
Managing director, Wellards Rural Export
Glenys Oogjes
Executive Director, Animals Australia
Heather Neil - CEO RSPCA
Further Information
For background from the ABC's 7.30 report in 2007
For a link to a recent Background Briefing on Live Exports
Presenter
Paul Barclay
Story Researcher and Producer
Matthew Leonard
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