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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rob Merrick

Cows kept in cruel conditions outlawed in UK included in Australia trade deal

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Meat from cows kept in harsh conditions banned in the UK will be imported under the trade deal struck with Australia, despite government promises to improve animal welfare after Brexit.

Cattle are transported for up to 48 hours without eating and drinking in parts of Australia, its High Commissioner has admitted – and those animals are included in the deal hailed by Boris Johnson as a big prize from leaving the EU.

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