New Zealand
In 2005, New Zealand exported NZ$217 million worth of live animals, mainly for breeding purposes. Exports included cattle, sheep, horses, deer, goats and day-old chicks. Because New Zealand is free of most exotic diseases most livestock shipments are for breeding or finishing purposes. Cattle are not exported for slaughter and the last export of sheep for slaughter was in 2003.
In November 2007, the New Zealand Government introduced the new Customs Exports Prohibition (Livestock for Slaughter)Order. Although not a blanket ban, the new legal requirement restricts live animal exports for slaughter unless the risks to New Zealand's trade reputation can be adequately managed.
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