2012 Human Chain against live exports

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Stop Live Exports - People Against Cruelty in Animal Transport

Every year tens of thousands of sheep die on the ships before they reach the Middle East. In 2008 alone, over 35,000 sheep died on sea voyages. Hundreds of cattle die each year on the sea voyage, and more succumb to illness and disease after arrival. These animals may be the lucky ones. Animals are subjected to handling and slaughter methods that are illegal in Australia.

Stop Live Exports is Western Australia's largest animal welfare group and is committeed to ending the export of live animals for slaughter. We believe that animals ought to be slaughtered as close to where they were raised to avoid unnecessary suffering.

There is a lot of reason for hope that the live export trade will end. Check out some of our success stories and Read articles of interest on the Stop Live Exports Blog.

Live animal exports continue despite:

• Major public opposition – a recent poll conducted by Galaxy indicates that 79% of Australians would like the live export industry phased out
  
  
• The fact that a sheep processed domestically in WA would be worth 20% more to the WA economy.  Click here to find out more about Live Exports
  
  
• The fact that meat processing facilities continue to sack staff because of inadequate access to stock, putting pressure on regional employment
  
  
• The fact that farmers need not be disadvantaged.   Read our Statement to Farmers here

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