AN INVESTIGATION into the deaths of 59 cattle aboard a live export transport ship last month continues to be jointly scrutinised by Tasmanian and Victorian authorities.
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The cattle were being transported aboard the vessel MV Statesman on January 30 from Stanley to Port Welshpool in Victoria.
Some of the animals were found dead on arrival in the Victorian port and others had to be euthanised due to their injuries.
A total of 59 cattle among a group of 200 were killed as a result of the journey.
The matter is being jointly investigated by the Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment, RSPCA Tasmania and the Victorian Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources.
A statement on Wednesday said the investigation was ongoing.
"The Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment is continuing to work with the RSPCA and the Victorian Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources to investigate all the circumstances related to the deaths of the 59 cattle during their transport to Victoria," the statement read.
"All aspects of their condition, movement and housing are being looked at as part of the investigation.
"The department is focused on ensuring that the matter is thoroughly investigated and it will be completed once all relevant information has been obtained on the matter."
It is unknown how long the investigation will take to complete and what avenues the investigators are taking to determine the cause of the cattle deaths.
The cattle are believed to have been a shipment from North-West producer Greenhams to its Victorian processing facility.
LD Shipping has said unprecedented rogue waves are responsible for the deaths.
