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Calls for alpacas and llamas to be included in export-for-slaughter ban

Source: PA Archive

A ban on exporting livestock for slaughter and fattening should be extended to protect alpacas, llamas, and deer, Labour has said.

Plans to ban such exports from Great Britain for cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and horses are due to be considered by the House of Commons on Monday.

The Government says the (Livestock Exports) Bill will stop animals from enduring unnecessary stress, exhaustion and injury Union.

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