CATTLE

Live sheep legislation intensifies fears for cattle trade

Cattle leaders label the passing of the live sheep trade legislation a "chilling red flag".

Staff Writer
Cattle Australia says the ban of live sheep export sets a dangerous precedent. Credit: Pamela Lawson.

Cattle Australia says the ban of live sheep export sets a dangerous precedent. Credit: Pamela Lawson.

FEARS for Australia's live cattle trade are intensifying after the bill to end live sheep exports by sea was passed by the Senate on Monday night.    Cattle Australia (CA) has condemned the Federal...

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