Live Animal Transport
Brittany Ferries to stop transporting calves from Ireland to France
Brittany Ferries has announced that it will stop transporting live farmed animals, including young calves, on its ships between Ireland and France by September 2026.
Old livestock ships put millions of animals at risk, new report
A new international report says millions of live animals are being transported each year on old ships that were never designed to carry livestock.
Around 4,000 sheep and goats die after ship sinks near Oman
Around 4,000 sheep and goats died after a cargo ship caught fire and sank off the coast of Oman.
Truck carrying 300 calves overturns, more than 100 animals dead
A truck transporting more than 300 calves overturned on a highway in northern France, killing over 100 animals.
New footage shows suffering on board Spiridon II livestock ship
New video footage has revealed the conditions on board the livestock ship Spiridon II, where hundreds of cows died during a long sea journey from Uruguay to Turkey.
UK to ban live animal export for slaughter and fattening
The United Kingdom (UK) announced on Wednesday it would ban the live export of animals for slaughter and fattening.
Kyriakides focuses on solution for live animal transport at sea
The European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Stella Kyriakides, spoke with agriculture ministers about live animal transport.
Political parties worldwide ask the EU to ban live animal export
Eighteen international political parties have urged the European Commission to follow New Zealand's lead and ban live animal export.
New Zealand bans live animal export by sea (INTERVIEW)
New Zealand said on Wednesday it will stop the export of live animals by sea. They will phase out the industry over two years.
BREAKING: New Zealand to ban live animal exports
New Zealand is about to announce the end of live animal exports. The industry is heavily criticized in the country.