EFI news and updates
Hidden victims – Ireland’s live export industry
On a rainy summer day at Cork Port in July 2020, EFI supporters gathered from all over Ireland in support of 2,000 young bulls bound for Libya. Some of the bulls were already... READ MORE
Minister continuously ignores concerns over brutal slaughter in third countries
One of the main concerns in relation to live export outside the EU is the fact the animals will be subjected to a brutal slaughter that is not in line with our standards... READ MORE
Handmade Live Export Facemasks
A very kind supporter has donated some handmade live export face masks – so you can help spread the word whilst shopping or at work! There are two designs, one with a calf... READ MORE
Good News! We are a step closer to a cage free EU!
MEPs – support the ‘End the Cage Age’ European Citizens’ Initiative! The European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee has just called on the European Commission to propose a revision of the EU directive on farmed... READ MORE
Live export fatalities: the perils of transporting live animals
The recent Suez Canal blockage reminds us of the dangers of live export for everyone involved in the trade. While the backlog has since cleared, at the time of the incident there were... READ MORE
ACTION ALERT – our farm animals need you!
Live Export Lobbying Campaign 150,000 tiny calves and 30,000 young bulls exported every year need our help! Join our live export lobbying campaign of elected representatives across the twenty-six counties. It won’t take up... READ MORE
EFI Invited to speak at European ANIT committee meeting on long distance transport
EFI director Caroline Rowley was invited to speak as an expert witness at the ANIT committee meeting on long distance transport on Wednesday 17th March 2021. The purpose of the committee of inquiry... READ MORE
Overview of EFI’s work in 2020
2020 was full of challenges but despite the pandemic and lockdowns we still managed to get a lot done! Here is a brief overview of our work over the year. Livestock Vessel Certs... READ MORE