The Ministry for Primary Industries is investigating after photos and video emerged of stock being hit while being loaded onto a live export ship. (Source: Taranaki Animal Save)Advocacy group Taranaki Animal Save took the footage of the animals, which were being collected by livestock carrier the Ocean Ute in Taranaki last week. New Zealand exports live cattle to China in efforts to help the country build up its own herd. Last year the Government announced it would ban live cattle exports by sea - that ban is due to come into force in April next year. ADVERTISEMENT"We also reject claims by Taranaki Animal Save that the voyage reports indicate immense suffering.

Source: Stuff June 01, 2022 14:20 UTC