Crunching the numbers on live animal export trade

Crunching the numbers on live animal export trade
The debate over restarting live cattle exports is a live political issue. (Image: DepositPhotos)
Julia Jones
In the latest debate surrounding the revival of live export, it is worth questioning whether this is a well-crafted strategy or merely a play for minority popularity.Personally, my stance on live export is influenced by concerns over animal welfare. However, recognising my limitations in this area, I have chosen to focus on the economic and market implications instead.To offer an objective analysis, I consciously set aside my emotions, though I am aware of the potential for unconscious bias. Diving into data, my aim was to examine my preconcept...

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