Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock

In some cases, you can apply for approval of alternate export arrangements under ASEL. These approvals apply to a specific consignment only. Apply when you submit a notice of intention to export livestock.

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The ASEL rejection criteria are conditions and criteria that make animals ineligible for export. We have developed guidance material to promote their understanding and consistent application.

The guidebooks aim to:

• outline the rejection criteria and provide clarification and technical information to promote consistent application
• improve welfare outcomes through better management before loading
• provide guidance on livestock that are unsuitable for export or to enter the export supply chain.

Read the relevant guidebook in conjunction with the ASEL. Note that that importing country requirements may also apply.

We encourage feedback, photos and videos to improve the guidebooks. You can email us your questions, feedback and media to aselreview@awe.gov.au.

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We have created calculators and policy guides to help you meet ASEL requirements.