Publications

LiveCorp through the Livestock Export Program (LEP) invests in RD&E to enhance the productivity, sustainability and competitiveness of the livestock export industry and to support an industry culture of continuous innovation, improvement and growth.

Manual of Designs for the Handling and Slaughter of Cattle, Sheep and Goats

Year of Published: 2018

This manual, an update of the Manual of Yard plans for South-East Asian abattoirs, is intended to support the regulatory approach for the livestock export industry [the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System - ESCAS], which is designed to ensure that Australian livestock are treated in accordance with the World Organisation of Animal Health (OIE) welfare guidelines, throughout the export supply chain. The aim of the manual is to provide a one-stop-shop of designs for livestock handling facilities in a format that is suitable and practical for ports, farms, feedlots and abattoirs in export markets. Importantly, it also considers and presents design options for parallel processing for abattoirs that simultaneously process ESCAS and non-ESCAS cattle.

Download:  Manual-of-Designs-for-the-Handling-and-Slaughter-of-Livestock.pdf

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ESCAS Factsheets for Meat Quality, Food Safety and Hygiene

Year of Published: 2018

To support the implementation and improvement of animal welfare in overseas markets, a series of factsheets have been developed to educate and inform supply chain participants on the contribution of ESCAS animal welfare standards to meat quality, food safety and hygiene.

Download:  Compiled-ESCAS-Factsheets.pdf

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Beef Breeder Manual for Cold Winter Climates

Year of Published: 2016

The Beef Breeder Husbandry manual for overseas markets with cold winter climates.

Download:  LEP-Cold-Climate-Beef-Breeder-Manual-2016-(English).pdf
LEP-Cold-Climate-Beef-Breeder-Manual-Tech-Notes-2016-(English).pdf
LEP-Cold-Climate-Beef-Breeder-Manual-2016-(Chinese).pdf
LEP-Cold-Climate-Beef-Breeder-Manual-Tech-Notes-2016-(Chinese).pdf

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Standard Operating Procedures for the Welfare of Sheep in Overseas Markets

Year of Published: 2012

This manual describes the use of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to meet animal welfare standards for sheep from vessel discharge through to slaughter in overseas markets.

Download:  Standard-Operating-Procedures-for-the-Welfare-of-Sheep-in-Overseas-Markets.pdf

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Standard Operating Procedures for the Welfare of Cattle in Overseas Markets

Year of Published: 2012

This manual describes the use of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to meet animal welfare standards for cattle from vessel discharge through to slaughter in overseas markets.

Download:  Standard-Operating-Procedure-for-the-welfare-of-Cattle-in-Overseas-markets-Khmer.pdf
Standard-Operating-Procedure-for-the-Welfare-of-Cattle-in-Overseas-Markets-Vietnamese.pdf
Standard-Operating-Procedures-for-the-Welfare-of-Cattle-in-Overseas-Markets-English.pdf
Standard-Operating-Procedures-for-the-Welfare-of-Cattle-in-Overseas-Markets-Bahasa.pdf

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Is it fit to load?

Year of Published: 2012

This illustrative guide is designed to assist producers, agents, buyers, transporters meet their legal obligations under the Australian Animal Welfare Standards for the Land Transport of Livestock.

Download:  Is-it-fit-to-load-guide.pdf

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Management of Unfit to Load Livestock

Year of Published: 2011

The information within this manual will assist in standardising the approach to the treatment and management of animals that are identified as sick, injured, weak or physiologically unsuitable for transport and to ensure animal welfare is optimised.

Download:  Management-of-Unfit-to-Load-Livestock.pdf

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A Guide to Dairy Herd Management

Year of Published: 2011

This manual highlights the important dairy herd management practices required to ensure animal welfare and reduce undue stress on unadapted, high genetic merit dairy heifers once they arrive at their new destination.

Download:  A-Guide-to-Dairy-Herd-Management.pdf

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South East Asian Cattle Breeding Guide

Year of Published: 2010

This guide identifies key management issues that can assist beef producers and animal advisers to maximise the performance and welfare of Australian animals in south-east Asia.

Download:  south east asian cattle breeding guide - english.pdf
south-east asian cattle feedlot manual bahasa.pdf

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Manual for South East Asian Cattle Feedlots

Year of Published: 2012

The manual provides comprehensive information on husbandry and management practices for Australian cattle managed within south-east Asian feedlots as well as an overview of the live export process.

Download:  Manual-for-South-East-Asian-Cattle-Feedlots.pdf

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