The welfare of livestock transported by ship

Phillips, Clive J. C.; Santurtun, Eduardo

doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2013.01.007

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“…Through science, standards of animal welfare can be assessed objectively. Findings show that long ship journeys are stressful for cattle and sheep, who are accustomed to an existence on land, and, in many cases, it can be established that they may experience suffering to some degree for the entire journey of up to three weeks duration [4]. There are many factors that comprise this suffering—and most are attributable to conditions on the ship.…”

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“…There are many factors that comprise this suffering—and most are attributable to conditions on the ship. This can include ammonia build up from urination in highly stocked closed spaces [4], which causes mucosal irritation and pulmonary inflammation [4]; the high stocking density predisposing animals to heat stress [4,5]; inability to access food and water as required [6,7]; and an inability to lay down and rest [6]. In the unlikely case that all of these conditions were able to be mitigated for improved welfare, the more recently discovered issue of seasickness provides grounds for further concern over poor welfare [8].…”

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Australian Public Opinions Regarding the Live Export Trade before and after an Animal Welfare Media Exposé

Sinclair

Derkley

Fryer

et al. 2018

Animals

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Simple SummaryLong distance transport of livestock from one continent to another by ship raises concerns about the welfare of the animals on board the ship. Media exposés may have influenced the public towards negative views about the trade. A total of 522 members of the public in Brisbane, Australia, were surveyed just before and after an exposé of cruelty to sheep on board ships destined for the Middle East in 2017. More respondents had negative than positive attitudes towards the trade and almost one half had seen the media exposé. The exposé increased the proportion of respondents indicating that they were familiar with the trade, and although it did not affect those indicating negative feelings towards it, it increased the proportion believing the trade should end.AbstractThe long distance export of livestock from Australia to Asia has long aroused controversy for suspected animal welfare concerns during and after the voyage. However, there is little or no information on the attitude of the Australian public towards this trade. A total of 522 Australians were surveyed in Brisbane to find out about their understanding of the trade, their attitudes towards it and the influence of demographic factors. Approximately one half of respondents were surveyed just before a media exposé of cruelty on sheep shipments in 2017 from Australia to the Middle East and one half just after the exposé, to see the impact of media depiction of cruel treatment of live export sheep. Most respondents believed that they were familiar with the industry, and more after the media exposé than before. More respondents had negative than positive feelings about the trade, and just over a quarter had no feelings. Twice as many thought it should be ended than maintained, particularly women, but 40% said that it depends, mainly on ethics and animal-based reasons. Those that thought it should not be ended mainly did so to support farmers and the country’s economy. Almost one half had seen the media exposé, particularly older respondents, and expressions of sadness, empathy for the animals and anger were the most common responses to such footage. Although it increased the number of people saying that they were familiar with the trade, it did not affect people’s view of the trade, except that fewer indicated that ending the trade was dependent on other factors. It is concluded that the majority of Australian respondents in one capital city had negative views towards the live export trade, and that a media exposé had some influence on this view.

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Australian Public Opinions Regarding the Live Export Trade before and after an Animal Welfare Media Exposé

Sinclair

Derkley

Fryer

et al. 2018

Animals

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“…Globally a lots of research have been conducted on transportation stress including Europe (Averós et al, 2008;Averós et al, 2009), United States (Sporer et al, 2007;), Canada (Mitchell et al, 2008, Japan (Ishizaki et al, 2005), Australia (Phillips and Santurtun, 2013;Stockman et al, 2013), UK (Gregory, 2008), Turkey (Teke et al, 2014) Nigeria (Minka and Ayo, 2007;Minka and Ayo, 2013) etc. In transportation the degree of transport stress mostly depends on environmental condition (Aradom, 2013).…”

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Effect of Transport on Physical and Haematological Status of Cattle in Bangladesh

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Hassan²,

Faruq³

et al. 2016

J. Anim. Health Prod.

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“…To address societal concerns surrounding the continuation of the export of Australian livestock, the monitoring of animal welfare and transparency throughout the supply chain is needed [7,9,61]. Before this is achievable, the development of a protocol that incorporates scientifically valid methods of assessing animal welfare is required.…”

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Developing an Animal Welfare Assessment Protocol for Livestock Transported by Sea

Dunston-Clarke

Willis

Fleming

et al. 2020

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Australian livestock industries face increased scrutiny from animal welfare groups and society, and the long-distance transport of livestock by sea has recently gained particular attention. Other than non-compliance with broad regulatory standards and voyage mortality rates, there is minimal information to ascertain the welfare of exported livestock. There is currently no standardised, validated animal welfare assessment protocol for livestock on-farm prior to live export or when undergoing transport. This study describes a novel assessment protocol suitable for use on live feeder and slaughter animals exported by sea from Australia. Health and welfare indicators for use in the livestock export supply chain were identified by reviewing three internationally recognised animal welfare assessment protocols for livestock; Welfare Quality®, AWIN and AssureWel, as well as consulting with industry compliance standards and guidelines. This paper proposes a welfare protocol designed to assess sheep and beef cattle exported by sea from Australia, and incorporates environmental-, resource-, management- and animal-based measures. In collaboration with industry, this welfare protocol can be tested on commercial livestock consignments, and be used for ongoing management, for increased transparency and to provide feedback to operators for continuous improvement.

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The welfare of livestock transported by ship

Cited by 39 publications

References 36 publications

Australian Public Opinions Regarding the Live Export Trade before and after an Animal Welfare Media Exposé

Australian Public Opinions Regarding the Live Export Trade before and after an Animal Welfare Media Exposé

Effect of Transport on Physical and Haematological Status of Cattle in Bangladesh

Developing an Animal Welfare Assessment Protocol for Livestock Transported by Sea

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