Long distance live animal export causes severe and prolonged welfare compromise that has led to bans or restrictions in some countries.
Long distance live export represents some of the most severe and prolonged welfare suffering in the agricultural sector. Animals spend days to weeks in confined, stressful conditions without adequate rest, food, and water. The welfare case for transitioning from live export to carcass trade is overwhelming - animals can be slaughtered humanely near production and the product exported instead.