RSPCA Policy F4 Export of live animals for purposes other than slaughter

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4.1

The RSPCA believes that animals must only be permitted to be exported from Australia where:

  • the export is other than that of live animals for slaughter
  • all alternatives to prevent export (e.g. the export of genetic material) have been thoroughly explored by the person responsible for the animal(s) and considered to be unsuitable or unachievable
  • transport is conducted by air in accordance with best welfare practice, and
  • there are effective animal protection laws in the destination country which are adequately enforced.
Adopted on May 21, 2023

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RSPCA policies reflect the best available evidence to direct and guide RSPCA and others, to promote and achieve good animal welfare outcomes.

Reference to ‘the RSPCA’ or ‘RSPCA’ in this document means RSPCA Australia and each of the RSPCA Australia member Societies.

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