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Ethan James

Spirit ferry livestock transport to resume

Horse and livestock transport companies say they were blindsided by the suspension of services. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Livestock transportation on the Spirit of Tasmania ferry across Bass Strait will resume days after being put on ice following a court ruling over animal welfare breaches.

TT-Line formally announced on Saturday it had suspended all livestock transportation on legal advice after it was found guilty of breaches relating to the deaths of 16 polo ponies on a voyage in 2018.

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