| Departure | Export Licence Holder | Actions taken by a delegate of the Secretary |
|---|---|---|
| 14 March 2016 | Frontier International Northern | The reportable mortality rate for this consignment was 0.99%. The reportable mortality rate for short haul cattle is 0.5%. Respiratory disease was the main factor contributing to the mortalities. Of the 13 cattle that died, ten were treated for respiratory disease and three cattle died from unknown causes. Temperatures during the voyage were between 29 to 33 degrees with an average humidity of 79% throughout the journey. Daily voyage reports recorded adequate ventilation. The department has not taken any regulatory action in relation to this mortality event. |
| 17 March 2016 | North Australian Cattle Company | The reportable mortality rate for this consignment was 1.42%. The reportable mortality rate for long haul cattle is 1%. Unprecedented weather conditions (high level of rainfall) at the registered premises prior to the voyage and rough seas during the latter part of the voyage was the likely cause of the mortalities. The Master of the vessel reported that five of the cattle died due to misadventure, a further five of the cattle died of pneumonia, six cattle died following injuries sustained at sea (downers) and a further nine cattle died in port as a result of injuries sustained. The department has not taken any regulatory action in relation to this mortality event. |
| 27 May 2016 | North Australian Cattle Company | The reportable mortality rate for this consignment was 0.61%. The reportable mortality rate for short haul cattle is 0.5%. The stockman reported two of the cattle died due to bloat, one died due to misadventure, two cattle died of pneumonia and ten cattle died following injuries sustained at sea (downers). The department has not taken any regulatory action in relation to this mortality event. |