Tag: live animal transport
Live animal transport by sea shifts to South America
As several countries ban or restrict live animal exports by sea, shipments are increasing from South America.
Ship Spiridon II carrying 2900 cows for 62 days now near Libya
The livestock carrier Spiridon II carrying 2900 sick and dying cows has reappeared at a port in Libya after going silent for over two days.
Tracking silence raises questions as Spiridon II goes dark
The Spiridon II, currently under close watch by concerned animal welfare organizations and citizens, has gone dark.
Cows trapped at sea for 87 Days: Ship Spiridon II returns to Uruguay after Turkey refuses entry
Around 2,900 female cows, including 1,400 pregnant animals, will be trapped at sea for almost three months after Turkey refused to accept them.
“These animals have been too many days on this vessel” (INTERVIEW)
These animals have been too many days on this vessel"These vessels are not prepared to transport animals. And these animals have already been on this vessel for too many days," veterinarian Maria Boada said.
Emaciated pregnant German cows stranded at Turkey border
Two trucks carrying pregnant cows from Germany have been stranded for nearly a month at the Turkish border. The cows are emaciated.