Subscribe to RSS feedLivestock fatalities on board showing downward trend
THE LIVESTOCK export mortality rate last year was less than 1%, according to a report released last week.
LIFE ON BOARD: Cattle deaths in transit saw a slight increase in 2008 but better for other species
LiveCorp and Meat & Livestock Australia’s 2008 national livestock export industry shipboard performance report revealed slight changes in percentages of sheep, cattle and goat deaths compared with 2007. But a success rate of more than 99% held across the species. If you are already a subscriber, please sign in below. If you're not a subscriber and would like to experience the full benefits of Lloyd's List DCN with a 14 day trial, please click here. Alternatively, click here to subscribe.
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