Live Animal Exports
Posted by: Marivig
18th Aug 2011 05:42pm
Does anyone here believe Live animal export should be stopped. The RSPCA has uncovered animal abuse in Indonesia, Turkey and the middle east. The Government voted today, but Live animal Export is going to Continue.
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Moonwarrior
Yes it should be stopped. My uncle who use to work on the sheep ships says it not only stresses the animals but it is barbaric what happens on some of the ships. He worked on a ship that went from Fremantle WA to Iran and the voyage takes awhile. The animals were fed and watered and the pens were cleaned but a few died along the way and were taken and thrown into the ocean. My uncle was in a high position but he couldn't do a thing. When they got to Iran the animals were all jittery and he never told me anymore and I really didn't want to know.
The Government should take a closer look at this live export practice.
Anonymous
It's not alright for this sort of stuff to happen. The exports aren't paradise for the animals, they are starved, dehydrated, and sometimes even beaten. It just should NOT happen
Gae
;have noticed that as far as goverment and bussiness is concerned money is more inportant to those who (are or be) have no concern about animals, land or even humans.
Sammbo
Unfortunately Live Animal Export won't be stopped. There's far too much money involved.
But at least steps must be taken to strictly monitor and control the treatment of the animals.
I don't accept the claim that Halal slaughtering means that animals cannot be stunned before slaughtering.
That's just a convenient statement, along the lines of the Japanese killing whales for scientific research. Hog shit!
bunrattylimerick
I think that Foreign Governments sould monitor the way that the animals are put down is in a humane fashion and not like the countries mentioned treat some of their their own citizens.To stop it entirely is only going to be detrimental to the farmers in Australia.
Banger
Andrew
I think we should send some politicians for the same boat ride and treatment the animals get and put their journey on tv
Gae
What a good Idea, do'nt forget to empty thir pockets so they could not pay their way out of it . Can you just picture it.
Gae
What a good Idea, do'nt forget to empty thir pockets so they could not pay their way out of it . Can you just pickturen it.
Gae
What a good Idea, do'nt forget to empty thir pockets so they could not pay their way out of it . Can you just pickturen it.
Marivig
Great idea Andrew
eugenie
I send emails also to my state representative & whoever RSPCA & Getup recommend, but you just get back automated instant replies.
eugenie
I certainly believe Australia should not be exporting live animals anywhere, the video I saw of the cattle being slaughtered in Indonesia made me shake with horror & the sheep in the Middle East strung up on hooks by one leg upside down struggling. Animals suffer all the time for humans to make money. I think the Australians who allowed the Indonesia horror to happen & it still is should be prosecuted.
eugenie
Marivig
Thanks Eugenie, I am actively supporting this cause by sending petitions to the government and letters to our Prime Minister. I also join all the protest marches. I just hope we finally get through to the government and they put a stop to this cruel and inhumane practice.
Lizzie
yeah i agree 2 it should be stopped, those poor animals!!!
dj
yes i it should by stopped
Marivig
If you agree it should be stopped, then go to the RSPCA website and sign their petition, the more support they get, the better. The Government will have to give in to pressure from us the people, who will be the voice of all the animals