Campaigning for a better existence for all farm animals that doesn't cost the earth
On a rainy summer day at Cork Port in July 2020, EFI supporters gathered from all over Ireland in support of 2,000 young bulls bound for Libya. Some of the bulls were already waiting to be loaded when we arrived, … Continued
One of the main concerns in relation to live export outside the EU is the fact the animals will be subjected to a brutal slaughter that is not in line with our standards in Ireland or EU Regulations. EFI has … Continued
A very kind supporter has donated some handmade live export face masks – so you can help spread the word whilst shopping or at work! There are two designs, one with a calf and one with adult bulls. Both designs … Continued
The recent Suez Canal blockage reminds us of the dangers of live export for everyone involved in the trade. While the backlog has since cleared, at the time of the incident there were approximately 20 livestock vessels carrying around 200,000 … Continued
Live Export Lobbying Campaign 150,000 tiny calves and 30,000 young bulls exported every year need our help! Join our live export lobbying campaign of elected representatives across the twenty-six counties. It won’t take up much of your time, and it could have … Continued
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
2020 was full of challenges but despite the pandemic and lockdowns we still managed to get a lot done! Here is a brief overview of our work over the year. Livestock Vessel Certs of Approval Revoked At the start of … 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
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 August. A group of around 20 EFI … 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 … Continued