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.

Vessel heat stress technology trial - Summary

Year of Published: 2019

In the first field trial of its kind, LiveCorp assessed the effect of dehumidification technology on heat and humidity on a livestock transport vessel. This publication is a summary of the final report.

Download:  LiveCorp-Dehumidification-trial-summary.pdf

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Veterinary Handbook for Cattle, Sheep and Goats

Year of Published: 2019

The management of livestock health and welfare is vital in ensuring optimal livestock performance and is also an area of focus and continuous improvement for the livestock export industry. The LEP has developed a Veterinary Handbook and app to provide best-practice information and standardised approaches for veterinarians and stockpersons caring for exported livestock.

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

Year of Published: 2018

Infrastructure plays an important role in supporting low-stress livestock handling and good animal welfare during livestock export. This manual, produced by LiveCorp and Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), provides advice to inform decisions about the design and construction of livestock handling, yarding and slaughter infrastructure.

Download:  MLA-Abattoir-Manual-Feb-2019-HIGHRES.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: 2019

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:  MLA-Fit-to-Load-2019.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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