Cattle exported to Indonesia in September 2022
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Livestock: 3,718 cattle
Vessel: MV Ocean Ute
Loading location and date: Townsville, 13 September 2022
Vessel departure location and date: Townsville, 13 September 2022
Discharge location and dates: Jakarta and Panjang Indonesia, from 22 September 2022 to
24 September 2022
Voyage length: 11 days
Independent Observer (observer): Boarded at Townsville and remained onboard until completion of discharge.
Voyage mortality rate: 0% (Nil mortalities).
Notifiable mortality rate for cattle required to trigger a mortality investigation: 0.5% or 3 animals (whichever is greater).
This report summarises key observations of the implementation and effectiveness of exporter arrangements to ensure the health and welfare of livestock. The report has been approved by the observer who accompanied the voyage.
Exporter documentation
The observer reported no issues regarding exporter documentation.
Loading
Based on observations made during this voyage, the exporter arrangements during loading were appropriate and effective in managing livestock health and welfare.
Personnel
Based on observations made during this voyage, the exporter arrangements relating to personnel were appropriate and effective in managing livestock health and welfare.
Daily routine
Based on observations made during this voyage, the exporter arrangements relating to the daily routine were appropriate and effective in managing livestock health and welfare.
Feed and water
Based on observations made during this voyage, the exporter arrangements relating to feed and water were appropriate and effective in managing livestock health and welfare.
Ventilation
Based on observations made during this voyage, the exporter arrangements relating to ventilation were appropriate and effective in managing livestock health and welfare.
Pen conditions
Based on observations made during this voyage, the exporter arrangements for managing pen conditions were appropriate and effective in managing livestock health and welfare.
Health and welfare
Based on the stockpersons report:
- Treatment was administered to 3 cattle for lameness or abnormal gait and 2 cattle for respiratory distress.
Discharge
Based on observations made during this voyage, the exporter arrangements during discharge were appropriate and effective in managing livestock health and welfare.
No adverse animal health and welfare outcomes arising from exporter arrangements were observed, and no regulatory action was taken for this voyage.