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ABC Rural News: Cattle deaths prompt independent investigation

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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-20/cattle-deaths/4700380
Queensland's Agriculture Minister says he was "dismayed and quite angry" when he learned of the death of 46 heifers at a government beef research station in the state's north. Minister John McVeigh met officials this morning after launching an independent investigation into the incident. (Monday, 20/05/2013)

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ABC Rural News: Animal welfare standards consultation extended

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http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201305/s3761381.htm
Sheep and cattle producers now have until the fifth of August to respond to proposed new animal welfare standards and guidelines. Animal Health Australia has worked with industry to draw up the new standards, which will be legally enforceable. (Friday, 17/05/2013)

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ABC Rural News: DAFF imposes stricter conditions on live exports to Kuwait

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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-17/kuwait-daff/4696396
A Federal Department of Agriculture investigation has concluded that it's "highly likely" Australian sheep were sold and killed outside ESCAS-approved supply chains in Kuwait in August last year. (Friday, 17/05/2013)

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ABC Rural News: Wilkie will again attempt to end live exports

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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-16/egypt-cruelty-vision/4694276
Independent Federal MP Andrew Wilkie has indicated he will again try to end the live export industry, as outspoken activist group Animals Australia releases more video footage purporting to show Australian cattle being mistreated in Egypt. (Thursday, 16/05/2013)

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ABC Rural News: Queensland national park grazing to proceed regardless

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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-16/qld-park-grazing/4693530
The Queensland Government says it will proceed with allowing starving cattle to graze on some national parks and reserves, despite the Federal Government's opposition. (Thursday, 16/05/2013)

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ABC Rural News: Graziers shooting cattle they can't afford to feed

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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-14/cattle-shot-in-northern-australia/4688078
Graziers in northern Australia are shooting their cattle because they can't feed or sell them. Drought, a diminished live exporting trade and low cattle prices at saleyards are being blamed for creating terrible farming conditions in the north. (Tuesday, 14/05/2013)

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ESCAS auditor says animal welfare improving in overseas markets

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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-13/escas-auditor-animal-welfare/4685812
A Sydney company that carries out audits for the ESCAS live export welfare system has defended itself against criticism it's not uncovering major breaches. The company does both surprise and announced checks of abattoirs and animal handling facilities, in Indonesia, Japan and the Philippines. (Monday, 13/05/2013)

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ABC Rural News: Sheep industry wants compulsory accreditation for mulesing

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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-10/mulesing-accreditation-animal-welfare-guidelines/4680852
The Livestock Contractors Association is calling for stricter animal welfare guidelines on mulesing. LCA president Jack Briscoe wants the new draft animal welfare standards and guidelines to stipulate that all mulesers must have nationally recognised accreditation. (Friday, 10/05/2013)

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ABC Rural News: Investigators sent to Malaysia over goat abuse allegations

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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-09/malaysia-goats/4678872
The Department of Agriculture and live export industry representatives are investigating claims that Australian livestock have been mistreated in Malaysia. (Thursday, 09/05/2013)

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ABC Rural News: Chief vet adamant Australia a world leader in animal welfare

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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-08/animal-welfare-chief-vet/4676922
The nation's chief veterinarian, Dr Mark Schipp, says Australia is seen as a leader in enforcing animal welfare in live exports markets around the world. (Thursday, 10/05/2013)

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