In 2003, the New Zealand Government banned the live export of sheep for slaughter when 57,000 sheep on board the Cormo Express were turned away from Saudi Arabia. Since then, a loophole has facilitated New Zealand allowing the export of live cattle for breeding purposes. GLENN JEFFREY/Stuff Anneka Carlson, centre, has led several protests against the live export of cattle. (file photo)Conditions onboard these live export vessels are rarely publicised. - Anneka Carlson is a New Plymouth district councillor and member of the Taranaki Animal Rights Group

Source: Stuff March 15, 2021 23:14 UTC