AQIS Mortality Investigations
Twice a year as part of its reporting responsibilities on the live animal trade, AQIS prepares a Report to Parliament on all livestock voyages for the previous six months. The report is based on information received from the Masters of livestock vessels as per their responsibilities under Marine Order 43.
AQIS conducts its own investigation into any voyages where there is a reportable mortality incident. A reportable mortality event occurs if a shipboard mortality rate is equal to or exceeds the reportable level as specified in the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock. The reportable levels are:
AQIS conducts its own investigation into any voyages where there is a reportable mortality incident. A reportable mortality event occurs if a shipboard mortality rate is equal to or exceeds the reportable level as specified in the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock. The reportable levels are:
- sheep and goats: 2 per cent
- cattle and buffalo voyages greater than or equal to 10 days: 1 per cent
- cattle and buffalo voyages less than 10 days: 0.5 per cent
- camelids: 2 per cent
- deer: 2 per cent.
Report to Parliament of Livestock voyages by sea
Mortality investigations for cattle, sheep and goats exported by sea 
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Last reviewed: 16 Sep 2009
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