Actors Joanna Lumley and Pauline McLynn have teamed up with others to condemn Brittany Ferries’ decision to resume transporting livestock from Ireland to France, including unweaned calves. The group is urging the ferry company to reconsider, as they believe the animals will ultimately end up in a slaughterhouse. According to Caroline Rowley of Ethical Farming Ireland, the journey can be detrimental to the animals’ health and wellbeing, particularly for unweaned calves who may go without feed for long periods.
Brittany Ferries had previously stopped carrying farm animals from Britain to the continent due to the suffering it caused. The company has now decided to resume this practice, despite concerns about animal welfare standards in countries such as Libya and Israel where the animals may end up. The move has surprised many, as Brittany Ferries has prided itself on its animal welfare policy in the past.
The policy change has drawn criticism from international animal welfare organizations, experts, and the public. Despite pressure from various groups, only P&O remains firm in their decision to not export live animals for fattening and slaughter. The resumption of livestock transportation by Brittany Ferries has sparked a debate on the treatment of animals in the industry, highlighting the need for stricter regulations to ensure their safety and wellbeing during long journeys.
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