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Australia exports live animals to meet worldwide demand for protein and genetics.
For countries where climate and geographical conditions limit the ability to sustain their own breeding flocks, importing livestock is a vital part of their protein consumption and food security.
Livestock exports allow many families access to quality protein, at a reasonable cost to feed their families.
Another reason for live animals is culture preferences and religious requirements.
Some countries importing Australian livestock process their animals in a particular way according to their religious beliefs.
Halal preferences in many countries require animals to be processed in their country, as opposed to having meat processed in Australia.
The additional costs associated with meeting protocol requirements and the need to provide appropriate care to maintain their productivity are considered strong drivers for producing acceptable animal welfare outcomes whether in Australia or exported overseas. Listen to Vet Ian talk about his experiences here.
Dairy consumption has continued to grow in the last few decades, as it has in other Southeast Asian countries. In 2016, the global food and agribusiness organisation, Rabobank, predicted that Southeast Asia would become one of the largest consumers of dairy products in the world by 2020. Listen to experienced exporter Justin talk about this.
Our commitment to a safe and sustainable trade has made us the gold standard in the industry.
Live animal export in Australia has continued to raise the bar on ethical standards, keeping both livestock and activists satisfied.
Our commitment to continual progress ensures a sustainable trade now and in the future.
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