This should be illegal.

Dear luciano, With the political spotlight still squarely on the live export trade of late, one limited but immensely cruel practice on our own soil has almost gone unnoticed... For several years, Animals Australia has been fighting to close a loophole that is allowing some Australian abattoirs to kill fully conscious sheep for the ritual slaughter market. All animals feel fear and pain, and it is well documented that without stunning, sheep can be conscious of the pain and terror of having their throat cut for up to 20 seconds — sometimes more. This practice is usually illegal in Australia, but a small number of slaughterhouses in Victoria and South Australia have exemptions to practice ritual slaughter of fully conscious sheep. This Friday, Government officers will consider whether to close this cruel loophole and spare many animals from a painful and terrifying death. We urgently need your help to convince them to use their power to afford all sheep this most basic level of protection. Please, click here to take action now and share this with caring people you know. Lyn White Campaign Director More campaign news from Animals Australia: Save two amazing lives next week! How would you like to save 2 animals' lives next week? World Vegetarian Week is just around the corner (October 1st - 7th), and we're inviting you to make a pledge to the planet, to animals, and your health by exploring a world of cruelty-free cuisine for 7 days. Find our more. KFC Backpedals on 'free to roam' claims Within a week of legal action by the ACCC against key players in the Australian chicken industry, KFC Australia has pulled claims about the ability of factory farmed chickens to 'roam freely' from its website. Steggles, La Ionica and others are determined to fight for their right to continue to use the term. Read more. See more campaign updates at AnimalsAustralia.org With a recommendation due at the end of this week there is little time to spare. Click here to send an instant message now to help close the loophole that allows sheep to suffer in ritual slaughter without stunning. Critical live export vote deferred We were disappointed to learn that the Labor caucus again decided to defer a vote that has the potential to outlaw live animal export to destinations where animals will be slaughtered conscious without stunning. Debate on the motion by Tony Zappia was yesterday rescheduled for October 11. Over 22,000 Australians have asked Labor to support the motion which could end the cruellest aspect of the live animal export trade and spare millions of animals from brutal death. Please click here to remind your Labor representatives that you are relying on them to represent the will of the public, and do the right thing on October 11. Connect with us for updates: 37 O'Connell St, North Melbourne Victoria 3051, Australia Ph: (03) 9329 6333 Fax: (03) 9329 6441 Freecall: 1800 888 584 You have received this message because turlbombeiro@gmail.com is subscribed to the Animals Australia mailing list. To unsubscribe, click here.