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He told The Conversation that even when he finished his degree in the 1990s "the economic rationale for continuing the trade wasn't strong".
In choosing not to ban the live export trade even in the hottest northern months, the federal government is allowing animals to be put in conditions where they cannot possibly escape suffering.
In the face of shocking footage of animals dying on ships, it seems impossible that our live export trade will remain as it is. Here are three areas to address.
Footage of sheep transport conditions have shocked many, but live export has a long history in Australia.
New research suggests Dolly's cloning process didn't create health problems.
It's no surprise sheep can recognise people – their intelligence is often overlooked.
Scientists are beginning to link animal facial expressions to emotions, making it possible for us to understand how they feel.
Total meat consumption per capita in Australia has been stable since the 1960s but the type of meat consumed has changed significantly. Chicken and pork both now far outstrip beef, mutton and lamb.
Australian farmers and graziers have historically been against dingoes on their lands. But in a bid to adapt to changing conditions, some are embracing the predators and their potential.
Drought is a massive problem for southern Africa. The region requires adaptation and mitigation strategies if it's to cope with the changing climate.
There are many theories on how livestock made its way to South Africa. The answer is quite complex and not as simple as one would think.
Dolly the sheep died young with osteoarthritis, but new evidence shows early-onset diseases aren't inevitable for clones.
We assume that dogs are smarter than other domesticated animals, but science says otherwise.
Eating cows and sheep is unsustainable. Here are some better alternatives.
French farms have seen a major outbreak of bluetongue virus, which can be fatal for sheep.
After the 2011 live export crisis, Australia brought in rules designed to keep animals in accredited abattoirs. But with breaches widespread, there is little evidence that the rules are being policed.
The sheep genome has been sequenced after an eight-year collaboration involving 26 institutions from eight countries. The…
Australia looks set to resume exporting live sheep to Iran, after Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce this week flagged the end of a 40-year ban following Iran’s Islamic revolution. Flanked by the chief…
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