EFI news and updates
Livestock Vessel Objection
Livestock vessel Shorthorn Express – Objection to Certificate of Approval A new livestock vessel has come on the scene that has a rather checkered past – Shorthorn Express. It was built in 1998... READ MORE
Libya Shipment Loading Chaos
On Wednesday 29 July 2020, at Kennedy Quay, Port of Cork, around 2,000 young bulls were loaded onto livestock vessel Sarah M bound for Libya. They will arrive at Misrata port on 8th... READ MORE
EU Commission Confirms Export of Calves from Ireland Unlawful
Ethical Farming Ireland has been investigating the export of unweaned calves from Ireland for some time now and has been particularly concerned over rough handling and the fact calves cannot be fed during... READ MORE
Programme for Government – Highs and Lows
There has been widespread disappointment with the Programme for Government that has been signed off by Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Green Party, in relation to animal welfare. As the Green... READ MORE
Live animal exports to Libya
Libya – Letter to President of the Agriculture Council and Commissioners Kyriakides and Wojciechowski Ireland exports thousands of young bulls and some heifers to Libya every year. Not only do they endure a... READ MORE
Ethical Farming Ireland In The News
Here are links to Ethical Farming Ireland’s (EFI) latest media coverage. Irish Times – ‘Animal welfare group raises concerns over live exports‘ – January 2020. The Times (UK) – ‘Surplus calves may face... READ MORE
Live Export
Since live exports began again in 2013, hundreds of thousands of animals have been exported from Ireland to countries as far afield as Libya, Lebanon and Turkey. There are many ways you get... READ MORE