«Of the millions of
animals exported under ESCAS there have been 22 identified incidents of non-compliance where the animal welfare outcome was either adverse or unknown.
Not exact matches
Under these new regulations,
exported Australian
animals have to be handled and slaughtered within approved supply chains in importing countries that meet basic
animal welfare standards.
Exporters of
animal products are required
under Australian law to participate in a national residue management program and
export industries, such the red meat, pork and seafood industries, use the NRS to satisfy these obligations.
However by contract, pre-slaughter stunning is not a requirement
under the Australian government's live
export regulation scheme (ESCAS), which means that the vast majority of
exported Australian
animals are still having their throats cut while fully conscious in importing countries.
The relaxation of
animal import laws
under the Pet Passport European Travel Scheme means that commercial breeders abroad are illegally
exporting dogs to the UK with fake passports and paperwork.