'Unacceptable risk to NZ's reputation': Live animal exports to be banned

'Unacceptable risk to NZ's reputation': Live animal exports to be banned
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3 hrs ago
James Fyfe
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The ban will come into effect after a transition period of up to two years.
After a review lasting almost two years, a decision has been made to ban live animal exports by sea.
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor announced the move on Wednesday. The ban will come into effect after a transition period of up to two years.
The live export trade has been controversial in recent years, with animal rights groups long calling for it to be banned. They say it is cruel and inhumane but cattle exporters have defended the practice, saying animals are treated well while at sea and warn a ban would have a significant impact on the farming sector.

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