Live exports suspended over welfare concerns in Jordan

An Australian exporter says live export sales to Jordan have been stopped due to 'unacceptable conduct' in a breach of animal welfare rules.

Sales and slaughter of Australian sheep to an importer in Jordan have been suspended indefinitely following reports of non-compliance with animal welfare rules for live exports.Exporter LSS confirmed "non-compliance" with animal welfare requirements occurred on July 20A statement, released by Perth-based Australian exporter Livestock Shipping Services said a third-party had reported "non-compliant handling and slaughter" at an unnamed facility in Jordan.

LSS confirmed the non-compliance took place on July 20, but was not notified by the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment until July 28 about the third-party's report.

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