Abattoir Pauses Operations on Same Day Live Export Transition Funds Roll Out

Abattoir pauses operations on same day live export transition funds roll out

Forty farming families and five processors have secured live sheep transition funding from more than 260 applicants, including Beaufort River Meats in the Great Southern, which has temporarily shut down amid ongoing livestock shortages.

Cash to start flowing as live export transition grant recipients announced

$20m grants awarded to 45 WA sheep producers and processors to transition from live sheep exports by sea and enhance supply chain capacity.

First round of $20m sheep transition grants announced

About $20 million has been awarded to more than 40 West Australian sheep producers and supply chain partners in the first round of transition grants ahead of the May 2028 live sheep export ban.