Letters at Sea: Long-Distance Transport of Farm Animals

By Clive Phillips

Long-distance transport of farm animals is a growing component of the global animal trade. Written by a trusted expert in the area, Clive Phillips, this book stems from his research on live export from Australia to Asia. It focuses on the animal welfare implications of long-distance transport by ship, road, rail and air. It includes a collection of commentaries which describe Australia's experiences of live export, ultimately leading to the sheep trade being banned from 2028. Each commentary is accompanied by a narrative explaining the significance of the piece and its historical relevance to the debate about the live export industry. The book also discusses a range of related issues from an animal welfare perspective: the growing role of big industry in livestock farming, attempts in the USA to legislate against expos s of cruelty in the livestock industries, ethical issues surrounding livestock researchers and their support from the industry, and concerns about growing meat consumption worldwide.Revealing and engaging, this collection provides a very readable overview of potential problems in the trade of farm animals.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1836992025
• ISBN13: 9781836992028
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Cab International
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"