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Livestock carriers: The most dangerous vessels in the world (VIDEO)

Under current conditions, livestock exports by sea must stop immediately Currently, only 64 livestock carriers are permitted to load European animals on EU-ports to then export them to third countries. This at least 1.5 billion € worth trade is …

Mar 27, 2024 / Curious

Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF): 8,000 Animals Stranded at Sea

NGOs call for systematic approach to end live exports by sea Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF), Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) and Animals International (AI) have witnessed how an old, former cargo ship with nearly 8,000 animals on board needed …

Mar 22, 2022 / Curious