EFI news and updates
TELL THE EU: STOP ANIMAL SUFFERING DURING TRANSPORT!
Every year, billions of animals suffer in unacceptable conditions during transport. They endure extreme temperatures, very long journeys, and filthy, overcrowded conditions, resulting in a great deal of suffering, even death. This is... READ MORE
Repeated studies on calf export prove undue harm and suffering
Irish authorities repeatedly ignore the science! Every year in excess of 150,000 unweaned calves are exported from Ireland to mainland Europe, with the main markets being Spain and the Netherlands. This involves a... READ MORE
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







