EFI news and updates
Brittany Ferries continues to profit from cruelty
Third letter sent to Commissioner urging him to take action as Brittany Ferries refuses to stop transporting unweaned calves On 28th January a joint letter was sent to Commissioner Varhelyi signed by 22... READ MORE
Survey shows majority of Irish citizens want cruel live exports stopped!
New poll reveals 84% of Irish citizens want the export of unweaned calves banned! A new survey, conducted across nine EU member states, has highlighted public concern for the plight of millions of... READ MORE
2025 – a year in review
Last year was immensely busy for myself and Jane, there was so much going on I can’t cover it all! We had a large number of meetings with the various Eurogroup for Animals... READ MORE
Second joint complaint to Minister for violations of EU legislation
Shipment of pregnant dairy heifers to Algeria – joint complaint sent to Minister On 24th January 2024 Agriland published a video covering the first shipment of in-calf dairy heifers from Waterford to Algeria by cows.ie . It... READ MORE
DAFM breaches own policy, lies to the European Commission and to the public
Brittany Ferries protest – Rosslare port In March of this year Brittany Ferries, having made the decision to embroil itself in a cruel and controversial industry, carried livestock trucks for the first time... READ MORE
Actions ramp up against calf export
Three days of action follow meeting with Commissioner for Animal Welfare It’s been a busy week of actions across four countries for five animal welfare NGOs, campaigning to end the suffering of hundreds... READ MORE
Brittany Ferries’ shameful decision to put profit over welfare!
Brittany Ferries does an about turn Brittany Ferries stopped transporting live farm animals from the UK 30 years ago because of the cruelty and suffering involved. We were therefore shocked to find out... READ MORE
Open letter sent as latest disaster at sea put 3,000 animals at risk!
Yet another disaster at sea proves these journeys are just too risky There has been yet another deeply concerning situation regarding a livestock vessel full of cattle and sheep. The Express M departed... READ MORE







