A live export probe has launched after Australian cattle were roped and slaughtered in Indonesia.
The alleged inhumane slaughter of Australian cattle in an Indonesian car park is being investigated by the Department of Agriculture.
Footage shows at least four cattle of which are understood to be from the Northern Territory — being pulled to the ground with ropes and killed, without first being stunned.
The Perth-based company responsible for the export of the cattle, International Livestock Exports (ILE), has suspended the approved facility where the cattle were originally shipped, pending the outcome of the department's investigation.
ILE said in a statement "the person responsible for the misappropriation of cattle has been terminated".
The company found out about the incident on August 14, provided an interim report to the department on August 28, and will issue a final report on September 13.