Ban Live Animal Exports from New Zealand

This petition was published by Danielle Turnbull on Nov 03, 2003

We, the undersigned, respectfully petition for the permanent ban of exports, from New Zealand, of live animals intended for slaughter.
This is for the following reasons:
(1) It is in breach of section 10 of the Animal Welfare Act 1999, which states that the owner, and every person in charge of an animal must ensure that the physical, health, and behavioural needs of the animal are met in a manner that is in accordance with both good practice and scientific knowledge.
(2) Sheep being exported for slaughter overseas endure many weeks of suffering in crowded pens on open decks on ships, and are exposed to extremes of climate and sweltering heat, over-crowding and unfamiliar surroundings
(3) There is a high incidence of death during travel, as a result of infections from overcrowded conditions, sea sickness, the breakdown of ventilation units, and asphyxiation from breathing in ammonia fumes from urine.

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