Crew and cattle loss renew concern about livestock shipping
In Australia and New Zealand, animal rights group are calling for a review of exporting live animals; 41 people are still unaccounted for
04 September 2020 - 12:57
Sydney/Tokyo — A cargo ship with 43 crew and 5,800 cattle on board that overturned during stormy weather in the East China Sea has renewed concern about animal welfare issues in the live export trade in Australia and New Zealand.
The Japan coast guard continued rescue efforts with four patrol vessels and one aircraft on Friday, in a bid to find at least 41 crew members who are still missing. There are no plans to halt the search, the coast guard said...
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