Campaigning for a better existence for all farm animals without costing the earth
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
EFI has just launched its new online shop! If you are looking for ideas for Christmas pressies do check it out – there is 15% off for the next 7 days! There is a wide range of t-shirts, hoodies, caps … Continued
EFI has started fundraising for a billboard campaign to raise awareness of the live export industry – it will not stop without public pressure so we need to ensure the public are aware of what the truth is behind this inhumane … 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. 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
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