Previously EGG-NEWS and CHICK-NEWS have commented unfavorably on the transport of cattle and sheep from Australia and New Zealand to Indonesia and other nations in the Middle East for ritual halal slaughter.  Recently a consignment of cattle from Australia to Indonesia was impacted by botulism resulting in the death of at least 100 head of cattle.  The circumstances relating to the toxicity are under review by the Department of Agriculture and the Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council.  This incident will intensify opposition to shipment of live animals that are intended for slaughter as reflected in proposed legislation. Cattle and sheep could be  processed according to halal rites and exported as processed carcasses under refrigeration.