Compassion in world agricultureFounded in 1967 by a British dairy producer, is currently recognized as the leading NGO of the well -being of farm animals, dedicated to improving animal welfare on farms and to reach a human and sustainable food system.
NGO performance
- Ours Granted undercover research They have exposed the reality of modern intensive breeding systems and have unveiled the difficult situation of farm animals in the world media.
- Us Political influence and campaigns They have found that the EU recognizes animals as sensitive beings, able to feel pain and suffering. We have also reached Historical similarities to prohibit sterile battery cages for laying chickens, calves for calves and continuous use of cages for Haren Throughout Europe.
- He Food Business Team by Compassion in world agriculture works together with part of the Larger food companies in the world: Retailers, producers and manufacturers. The companies with which we collaborate are an important part of the impulse for a more ethical and sustainable food supply. Our prices Good farm animal welfare They already benefit millions of animals every year. 575 million animals benefit every year As a result of the policy of our winners of the Good price.
The team of Compassion in world agriculture He works in collaboration with the food industry to promote the passage to agricultural systems. Hoy, June 14The tenth is celebrated International day against the export of living animalsAnd also this year, citizens and NGOs around the world They are about the feeling terrible circumstances where millions of animals of intensive livestock in long journeys are opposed to every year sea.
In that context, Compassion in world agricultureIn the name of more than 100 on Of the whole world has submitted a complaint today before the European Parliament in which he asks that urgent measures are being taken to put an end to the unacceptable sea travel – which can take more than 18 hours – for those forced to support Non -bearing calves from Ireland to FranceAnd that the European Commission He has recognized They violate the current transport regulations.
Only this year, more than 140,000 non -proven calves from less than six weeks are exported from Rosslare (Ireland) to Cherburg (France). It must be reminded that according to European regulations, These animals are considered vulnerable and are separated from their mothers, they must be fed with milk substitutesWhich is not possible in such a long sea trip.
Spain, in numbers and animal abuse
It is worth mentioning that Room It is not exempt from this trade, because the latest figures show that only in the period from 1 January to 12 May this year 70,821 cattle from Ireland, of which 50,731 were not -enhanced calves.
As part of this Tripsthose are about 2,240 km and last approximately 60 hoursthis Terneros Pass 18 on an Ireland ship to France. During these maritime crossings, calves are not fed as it should be, which violates the regulations.
In addition, the most recent data from FAO (2023) emphasizes that Spain exported up to 880,000 sheep for sacrifice or fat masts on travel in which a maritime trip to countries such as Morocco, Jordan, Libya was involved. Saudi and Lebanon Arabia.
The same data shows that Transported up to 1500 goats for sacrifice or fat fertilizers from sea racers to countries such as Saudi Aarabia; And finally, the report emphasizes that Spain exported up to 132,000 cattle for sacrifice or fattening in this type of trips to Morocco, Lebanon, Libya. and Egypt.
No animal welfare
A recent report from the European Commission (2025) acknowledges that it is a failure in animal welfare by stating that «Calves are not fed with the required intervals».
This follows the audit of the committee of 2023 which in his opinion: «... The transport of non -stroking calves from Ireland to France is carried out by violating the Council Regulation on the protection of animals during transport during transport».
Although countries such as Great Britain have banned the export of living animals, the EU remains one of the greatest accomplices of this trade and exports more animals per sea than any other continent, which has an influence on the lives of hundreds of thousands of animals every year.
Many are initially transported by sea and then to countries that do not belong to the EU, even to Jordan, a journey that lasts fifteen days.
This trade also has the support of private transport companies from all over the world, which benefit from the suffering of these animals.
Brittany ferries
In Europe, attention is recently focused on Brittany ferriesA company of ferries that the export of living animals has resumed from Ireland to France 30 years after he decided this.
This scandalous decision has caused an important reaction: Tens of thousands of citizens have written the company to complain and More than 120 scientists, MEP, celebrities and experts have signed an open letter in which the company is encouraged to reconsider this terrible decision.
Currently, EU transport standards, which are older than 20 years old, do not reflect the latest scientific evidence about animal welfare. The European Food Security Authority (EFSA) Ask to be Good improvement -Tax during transportfor example More spaceLowering the maximum temperatures and minimize the travel duration.
For his part, both the European Parliament As him Advice They study new proposals for the EU transport instructionsBut unfortunately they would do little in their current state to offer more protection.
It is even proposed to exclude maritime paths from the total duration of the journey, a scandalous measure that would cause extra unpredictable suffering.
From today, activists from Compassion in world agriculture And other organizations will meet in some of the most busy ports in Europe to support the launch of powerful announcements that are intended to increase awareness of the customers of the company of participating transforgers about the cruel trade in calves.
World promotion
All over the world, Millions of living animals -In the calves, sheep, goats and pig They are transported by sea every yearconfronted with extreme circumstances such as Overcrowding, exhaustion, dehydration, pain and stress, often with little or no legal protection for your wells.
In addition, catastrophes on board can occur: burning, sinking the ship, outbreaks of diseases and blockages of the commercial routes, with serious consequences that cause thousands of fatal victims.
He International day against the export of living animals It was implemented in 2016, for Commemorates the birthday of the 13,000 sheep that tragically lost life during a long journey through Mar van Romania to SomaliaAs a result of dehydration, hunger and exhaustion.
Compassion in World Council for Spain for South Europe distinguishes various points:
- ‘When they travel by sea, often still on board a truck, all animals (and for greater reasons vulnerable animals) are not written, from hunger and thirst for fear, fear and exhaustion, and current legislation does not protect them“.
- That too “On this tenth international day against the export of living animals, we gather on the size and impact of sea -going vessels and we make clear transport companies that benefit from this misery that is completely unacceptable“.
- The European Commission must already act in order to enforce current regulations and to prevent non -proven calves. At the same time it has to be, Take advantage of the current assessment of transport instructions to ban the horrible export of living animals from the EU.
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