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Australia exports live animals to many countries.
Millions of people around the world rely on Australia for protein through livestock exports.
We are not only one of the largest exporters, but we also have the highest standards for animal welfare.
Watch Nick Crichton a Supply Chain Consultant explain the process of when livestock arrive in overseas locations.
As acknowledged by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), agriculture, including livestock production, is one of the most important sectors for poverty alleviation.
The destinations that breeder animals go to will help deliver food security by having access to fresh dairy products or building their own beef breeder herds.
When the livestock arrives in their destination country, they are transported to Australian approved feedlots where they are taken care of for the remainder of their lives.
Our importing countries have comprehensive feedlot systems that fatten and nourish livestock.
These feedlots have extensive ties within their local economy.
This video explains the value of live export to people overseas.
While a feeding operation may only have 150 employees on paper, it impacts thousands of people in the community.
Feedlots require products and services from businesses in water, power, feed, and farming supplies.
Many local people throughout our international markets are financially sustained through live exports, these include local workers in abattoirs, feedlots, farmers and truck drivers.
The phrase “wet market” emerged during the 1970s to differentiate traditional markets from the modern, air-conditioned “supermarket.” In regions lacking refrigeration, such as traditional wet markets, water is utilized to maintain the freshness of produce and cleanliness of surfaces. Due to not having to cover costs for air conditioning and refrigeration, goods at wet markets are typically priced much lower than similar items at supermarkets.
Additionally, wet markets typically commence operations in the early morning hours, catering to busy chefs and homemakers with limited time.
Watch this video as an importer talks about the value of live export to Java.
