articles about transport

The program involves that the shippings having a USA safety certification from the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) cross the Mexican border without inspection.

The Commission informed ministers about the issue of long distance transport of animals in summer conditions and its impact on animal welfare.

FVE calls to prevent suffering of animals during long distance transports, in particular under extreme temperatures. EU countries should avoid long distance export of animals in periods when temperatures are expected to go above 30°, which puts the welfare of the animals at risk.

Climate change and international trade can have an important impact on the spread of infectious animal diseases and epidemics.

Due to the spreading of African swine fever in some countries and to the risk that this involves, the Italian authorities have strengthened the surveillance.

According to the control carried out, 4 out of 10 pig transport lorries are not cleaned nor disinfected correctly.

As globalization increases the interconnectedness between nations, economies, and industries, the introduction of diseases will continue to remain a prominent threat to the livestock sector and the trade of animals and animal products, as well as the livelihoods of farmers, food security and public health.