Campaigning for a better existence for all farm animals without costing the earth
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 so is actually a lot younger than … 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
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 Party has an extensive animal welfare policy … 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. Irish Times – ‘Animal welfare group raises concerns over live exports‘ – January 2020. The Times (UK) – ‘Surplus calves may face slaughter‘ – January 2020. The Times (UK) … Continued
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 can involved and help to call an … Continued
