From the words of Humane Chain.
"Sydney Vet Dr Manuela Trueby speaks out in opposition to live sheep exports
"As a veterinary surgeon that truly cares about the physical and emotional wellbeing of animals, it is my ethical and professional obligation to call for an end of this cruel live export trade.
Australia generally enjoys a good reputation regarding animal welfare, however it is the world's largest exporter of animals for slaughter. Sheep are cramped for weeks on huge ships carrying up to 100,000 sheep at a time and many die on the journey due to stress, heat exhaustion, injuries and infections like salmonellosis.
Frozen meat export would create more jobs for Australians and animal suffering would be tremendously reduced.
Everyone who cares about animal welfare should join the Humane Chain to help put an end to the cruelty of live sheep export in Australia."
Dr Manuela Trueby established Balmain Village Veterinary Clinic in 1992. She recognised the need in the community for an easily accessible veterinary clinic which offered state-of-the-art veterinary services and holistic therapies.
To join the chain go to,
www.humanechain.org"
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