9news.com.au | Sheep deaths blamed on weather, crowding NEWS.com.au Australia's Livestock Exporters' Council blames extreme weather and overcrowding for sheep deaths on a Middle East-bound ship. Australian Associated PressApril 10, 201812:13pm. Extreme weather and overcrowding is to blame for a "tragic domino effect ... Why are we 'shocked' about live export horrors? Minister in WA amid live export furore Australia blocks export ship after disturbing sheep images |