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Wednesday, 14 April 2021, 12:51 pm
The government’s announcement this morning that live
export of animals will be banned after a transition period
of up to two years has come as a surprise to Federated
Farmers, Feds animal welfare spokesperson Wayne Langford
says. The Minister has said this is all about
protecting New Zealand’s reputation as the most ethical
producer of food in the world. Those farmers who
support livestock exports would point out our trade in this
sector operates to some of the highest animal welfare
standards anywhere - standards that were further bolstered
after last year’s Heron Report, Wayne said.
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