Campaigning for a better existence for all farm animals that doesn't cost the earth
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 is to test the fitness for purpose … Continued
After years of numerous NGOs campaigning against the export of unweaned calves, DAFM held a meeting on calf welfare during transport on 7 December 2020 and invited representatives from the ISPCA, Ethical Farming Ireland, Eyes on Animals, Compassion in World … Continued
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 transit. Two investigations by Eyes on Animals … Continued
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 long, arduous sea journey but Libya is … Continued
Here are links to Ethical Farming Ireland’s (EFI) latest media coverage. News Articles Irish Times – ‘Animal welfare group raises concerns over live exports‘ – January 2020. The Times (UK) – ‘Surplus calves may face slaughter‘ – January 2020. The … Continued
Every year thousands of animals are exported from Ireland to countries as far afield as Libya, Lebanon, Kazakhstan and Turkey. Numerous studies have shown that transport over 8 hours for animals is detrimental to their health and well being. The … Continued