The ban on live sheep exports has just been lifted. Here’s what’s changed
- Written by Andrew Fisher, Professor of Cattle & Sheep Production Medicine, University of Melbourne
The ban on live sheep exports was only ever intended to be temporary. The Australian government enacted the ban earlier this year to prevent sheep from being shipped to the Middle East from the beginning of June through to September 22 – the highest heat stress risk period.
During this time, sheep are adapted to the cooler temperatures of a...
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