Another serious case of animal cruelty on the high seas and massive failure on the part of the authorities: due to a faulty engine, 2,400 cattle and 460 sheep were trapped on a vessel for over two weeks - on a route that normally only takes 5 to 6 days. The animals, which had boarded the ship in Romania on 22 February, only reached their…

The EU Commission is currently revising Regulation (EU) No. 1308/2013, which regulates trade in agricultural products. This regulation plays a crucial role when it comes to harmonised marketing standards for agricultural products that enter the European market - including meat. For example, it is about being able to seamlessly trace the origin of…

Last week, our team uncovered another case of animal cruelty at the port of Cartagena. 120 young calves, which had come to Spain from countries such as Hungary, the Czech Republic, Ireland and Slovakia as remnants of the dairy industry, were left standing for hours in the scorching sun at the port of Cartagena. The animals, which were brought to…

We have been fighting in court for five years on behalf of 181 Lithuanian calves. The animals had been transported under cruel conditions in 2019. Together with the authorities, we stopped the transport and reported it. The subsequent verdict was disappointing and we appealed. The appeal was due to be heard in February 2025, but we were…

A new film produced by a group of NGOs entitled Live Exports: Beyond Borders, Beyond Imagination will be shown in the Parliament at 14.00 on Wednesday 19 February. The event will be hosted by MEPs Anja Hazekamp and Sebastian Everding. The film can be seen here.

Why now? MEPs are beginning their consideration of the Commission’s proposed new…

Animals are supposed to be treated well—even those that end up as schnitzel on consumers’ plates after their often short lives. However, the reality is quite different. Especially during transport from the farm to the slaughterhouses, animal welfare is frequently disregarded.

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For years, we have been fighting against the so-called "breeding cattle" exports to non-EU countries. It has been publicly known for many years that the majority of these transports are not conducted in compliance with Regulation EC/1/2005, and the cruel slaughtering methods are also well-documented. Furthermore, it is no secret that there is no…

15.10.2024 I Turkey I Tragic end for pregnant cattle at Turkish border

After four weeks, the transport of 69 pregnant cows from Germany ended in a tragedy. Animals' Angels and our team are on the front line, unable to prevent this tragedy from unfolding. Nevertheless, we must document the suffering of these animals and ensure that their suffering…