articles about transport

The rapporteur Mr Jørn Dohrmann (ECR, DA) presented his draft report on the implementation of Regulation 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport within and outside the EU. The rapporteur concludes that the overall degree of implementation has been insufficient to improve animal welfare during transport.

The long-distance transport of pigs seems the main reason for the spreading of the disease in China.

The sector expects the activity to reassume its normal levels in 60 days.

The Environment Secretary has launched a call for evidence for a potential ban on the live export of animals for slaughter once the UK leaves the EU.

The transport and delivery routes for livestock production must be closely monitored.