Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Brahman-Express

In a tragic event, over 100 cattle aboard the 'Brahman Express' have succumbed to a disease outbreak, according to reports from Australia's agriculture department. The vessel, which departed from Darwin on March 14, 2024, and arrived in Panjang on March 19, was transporting the cattle when the exporter alerted the government about the alarming incident. The Australia’s Livestock Exporters Council confirmed via phone that at least 100 cattle were lost. Inspections were conducted in accordance with government regulations prior to the departure from Darwin, and officials have ruled out concerns related to exotic animal diseases, such as foot-and-mouth disease or lumpy skin disease. Further investigations are expected as authorities look into the circumstances surrounding the outbreak.

In a significant development for Australia's cattle industry, the largest shipment of live cattle to Thailand in decades has ignited optimism for the establishment of an alternative market beyond Indonesia. This landmark consignment, consisting of approximately 1,000 feeder and slaughter cattle, departed from Darwin Port on Sunday. It marks the second such shipment to Thailand since the Australian Government successfully negotiated a health protocol with the Southeast Asian nation in December of the previous year. While this volume is modest in comparison to Indonesia's intake of 624,000 Australian cattle last year, industry experts are confident that Australia could potentially export up to 30,000 head of cattle to Thailand annually in the years ahead. This shift may redefine the dynamics of cattle trade for Australia as it diversifies its export markets.