25. February 2026

Open letter: Iceland must consistently apply EU law in the horse blood industry

Together with partner organizations, we are calling for the consistent enforcement of EU law in the Icelandic horse blood industry in an open letter. For us, it is clear that blood collection from pregnant mares for PMSG is not a secondary agricultural activity, but a scientific procedure in accordance with the EU/EEA Directive – and must therefore…

23. February 2026

Instead of traveling 9,000 kilometers over land and sea: 164 Danish cattle are flown to Kazakhstan.

[Translate to English:] Die Jungrinder aus Dänemark vor der Abfahrt im Stall in Tschechien.

In November 2025, young Danish heifers were to be transported from Czechia to Kazakhstan on a journey of around 9,000 kilometers—across several countries, by road and sea. We prepared to document one of the longest routes we had ever researched. But the mission took an unexpected turn.

13. February 2026

Media focuses on debate about the age of animal transport ships

Several maritime trade media outlets are currently reporting on the debate about the age of cargo ships used for animal transport. We and other animal welfare organizations have been pointing out for years that outdated and technically deficient vessels endanger the lives of animals and crew during transport. We have already published several…

04. February 2026

Controlling animal transports in sub-zero temperatures

These piglets are transported from Denmark to Poland in conditions that are far too cramped.

In sub-zero winter temperatures, we joined forces with French NGO Welfarm to inspect animal transports on a major Polish highway. Our observations once again highlight the problematic conditions faced by many animals on Europe's roads.

01. February 2026

Vessel "Darla" remains in port for the time being – our intervention is having an effect

[Translate to English:] Das Tiertransporschiff "Darla" liegt aktuell in Cartagnea am Hafen. (Archivbild)

On Wednesday, the livestock carrier "Darla" was scheduled to set sail for Algeria with almost 8,000 sheep on board – despite bad weather. Our warning to the authorities has stopped the ship for now, but the case shows once again that current EU regulations for animal transport by sea are inadequate, scientific findings are being ignored, and…

30. January 2026

Public action against animal transport in Athens

[Translate to English:] Iris Baumgärtner erklärt, warum die aktuelle Tiertransportverordnung nicht ausreicht. Im Vordergrund links die Europaabgeordnete Tilly Metz.

At the Syntagma metro station in central Athens, the Greek NGO "A Promise to Animals" organized a public event on live animal transport. In addition to film footage that shows the reality of live animal transport, there was also a panel discussion in which our project manager, Iris Baumgärtner, participated alongside representatives from other…

27. January 2026

Focus on Animal Transport by Sea – Maria Boada Saña Speaks at Conference in Paris

Maria Boada Saña explains why animals transported by sea are not just suffering in isolated cases, but systemically.

Last week, a specialist conference at the Palais du Luxembourg in Paris provided insights into the reality of live animal transport by sea. Our project manager for ship transport, Maria Boada Saña, was there as an expert to highlight the structural causes of animal suffering in live exports by ship.

13. January 2026

New Film Exposes the Suffering of Blood Mares in South America

After more than two years of research, we are releasing a new documentary exposing the suffering of blood mares in Uruguay and Argentina. The film reveals the shocking reality faced by pregnant mares on these farms: coercion, panic, untreated injuries, and relentless abuse define their daily existence.

23. December 2025

Action for lambs in Italy

Over the last few days, we have been traveling between Slovenia and Italy to inspect lamb transports. We checked a total of 9 trucks transportig lambs and two trucks transporting bopvines. Apart from minor violations—such as insufficient ceiling height or drinking troughs that are unsuitable for lambs—we did not find any serious abuses. This is a…