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- 4. challenge exporters face is convincing the stakeholders that the trade is subject to _______ opinion in australia and proving that improved animal welfare also improves the product.
- 5. _____ is the Australian Standard for Export of Livestock. animals checked by AQIS vet beforehand to make sure fit to travel.
- 6. the live export industry employs ____________ thousand people.
- 7. meat and livestock australia conducts research and marketing services. MLA does not regulate, police or _________ ESCAS. this is the job of the dept of agriculture, fisheries and forestry (DAFF).
- 8. a '____' haul voyage is over 12 days, (to the middle east, china, mexico). requires stockmen and veterinarian.
- 9. bedding for cattle on ships
- 10. on LONG haul voyages, vet and stockmen report _______ to DAFF. complete a voyage report at end. (mortality, temperature, hospital status, feed/water, health/welfare).
- 13. despite the number of cattle and sheep being exported live declining in recent years, _____ per head has never been higher than in the last couple of years.
- 14. live export of CATTLE to ___________ has decreased from 55% - 43% in the last year. (though they are still by far the greatest import).
- 16. the number of _______ exported live peaked in 2002 at just under 1 million head. (now around 600, 000).
- 18. in the last few years, the main live export market for australian SHEEP lies in the _____ ______ (2 words) with Qatar, Bahrain, Turkey, Kuwait and Jordan all major importers.
- 19. potential new live export markets include _____, Iraq, and Algeria.
- 20. australian livestock is generally regarded as being _____, green, fit and healthy by importers - continued demand.
- 21. the role of the AQIS accredited vet is to ensure animals are fit for __________, and fulfil protocol req. of importing country, as well as ASEL requirements.
- 23. major challenges the live export market faces : impact of animal rights groups, factors beyond influence (political adgendas of other countries), the cost of __________ on the exporter, and maintaining compliance with _______ every day of the year, at times cheaper alternative supply from US/Somalia/Sudan/Europe.
- 24. the live export market is an important outlet for australian producers, particularly in __________ _________ (2 words) and NT.
- 27. Live Export Program activities include: Animal welfare ____________ for animal handlers, increasing supply chain efficiency and performance (through ESCAS and other), market access (liaison with governments etc), and research and development (eg developing ____________ materials (DVDs, pamplets, etc for handlers).
- 29. there are 6 supply chain elements that are reviewed (with 88 checkpoints): handling, transport, feedlot, lairage/abbatoir, slaughter with __________, slaughter without _________.
- 30. the process: initial _____ by ______or (completes OIE checklist) --> approval and review of reports by DAFF --> performance ______ within the supply chain --> exporter provides DAFF with report --> DAFF makes report publicly avalable on website.
- 31. ships can carry up to 100 thousand sheep or ________ thousand cattle (or combo of both).
- 32. the top causes of mortality and morbidity on board are: 1. __________ (salmonella), 2. inanition (not eating) 3. heat stress, 4. Pneumonia, 5. pink eye, 6. trauma.
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- 1. what does ESCAS stand for? (5 words)
- 2. __________ decked ships are being phased out in favour of single decked ships.
- 3. new regulations imposed following incidents shown in May 2011 include: performance measurement and checklist to ____ standards, livestock traceability, independent 3rd party audits, and reportability and accountability (line of sight).
- 5. the live export industry aims to provide other countries with __________ and safe red meat.
- 10. because stock in developing countries is often ___________, the local people can perceive australian stock as wild.
- 11. in the middle east, meat demand is strongly linked to ___________ practice and festivals such as the Eid festival to mark the end of Ramadan, and Eid al-Adha to mark the end of Hajj. (animals selected, slaughtered and shared).
- 12. the number of ______ exported live has been declining since 2001, from approx 6.8 millon - 2.2 million (2012)
- 15. the new regulations following incidents in 2011 mean that the exporter must have an appropriate and acceptable exporter supply chain assurance system (ESCAS) before the _____ (govt dept) will allow them to export.
- 17. a 'short' haul voyage (to SE asia) of approx less than 7 days, does NOT require the presence of a ______________, but does require stockmen.
- 22. live export contributes $1.8 ________ dollars to the australian economy.
- 25. who pays the AQIS veterinarians salary? the __________
- 26. on ships, feed and water supply is __________
- 28. _______ have the most variable delivery rate over the last decade or so. at the moment have 100% for _____, almost 100% for cattle, and just over 99% for sheep. if cattle fall below 99%, and sheep below 98%, there is an investigation.
- 31. _____ feed troughs, ______ water troughs, and _____ feeds daily per pen of animals, at 2.5% bodyweight. energy 10MJ/kg, protein 12%.