...and it was AWESOME
Such an eye-opener and it was great to see all those hundreds of people who were against the cruel live export industry in Australia.
During the last 30 years, Australia has sent more than 150 million sheep and cattle to be slaughtered in other parts of the world, such as the Middle East and South East Asia. Livestock ships can carry up to 100,000 animals for voyages lasting up to 3 weeks.
More than 2 million animals have died on these ships en route, deaths deemed an 'acceptable' loss by an industry that puts profit above all else. One can only imagine the suffering these animals have endured while slowly dying due to illness, failure to eat the pellet diet (starvation), heat stress, etc. The vast majority dies in their crowded pens without any aid or treatment.More information can be found here
liveexport-indefensible.com/fa…Here is footage the person beside me had taken:
youtu.be/BhoURQebs3g?t=19sIt's hard to explain the hate and passion that overwhelmed me when those transporting trucks drove past. I don't know how such cruelty can be justified in Australia, a nation that prides itself for animal welfare.
This is what occurs overseas, to Australian born and bred livestock.
liveexport-indefensible.com/vi…