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Several roadside checks have been carried out by our member organisation Essere Animali in the Gorizia area, northeast Italy. Seven trucks from Eastern Europe were identified transporting animals in overcrowded conditions, without proper watering systems, or adequate partitions and heights for transport.

Lambs transported from Eastern Europe to Italy face gruelling journeys this winter

22 December 2022

During Essere Animali’s roadside checks with MEP Eleonora Evi, three trucks carrying lambs were sanctioned by the traffic police. The conditions were not adequate to guarantee that the animals could move naturally. In one case, a lamb traveled for hours with one leg stuck between the bars of the truck.

Three trucks carrying lambs sanctioned by traffic police in Italy following investigation

The goal of this project is to detect any illegalities and document the conditions of the lambs in order to ask the European Commission for laws that better protect farm animals during transport. This is one of the most
stressful phases, causing a lot of suffering for animals raised for food.

Wellbeing of lambs during transport: Essere Animali roadside checks together with MEP Eleonora Evi

Animals International has launched the campaign #SalveazăMiorița (Save Miorița) to urge Romanian parliamentarians to introduce a ban on live exports.

Animals International launches campaign to ban live exports

19 October 2021

Animals International

In the investigation conducted earlier this year L214 exposes the Roquefort sector: a multi-million euro business where sheep milk is turned into the famous Roquefort blue cheese. The investigation shows terrible conditions endured by sheep which are not kept for their milk, during the fattening and slaughter process.

The truth behind the Roquefort sector

Is it possible to keep dairy cows and their calves together in automatic milking systems? What are the effects on milk yield, calf growth, health and fertility?

Researchers investigate if it is possible to keep dairy cows and their calves together in automatic milking systems

Easter is usually a time for celebration for many – but not for the tens of thousands of lambs that Italy continues to import every year for slaughter.

Easter means hell for thousands of lambs transported across Europe

Eurogroup for Animals

Italian animal rights organisation Essere Animali has released new footage documenting cruel lamb production in the island of Sardinia.

Lambs slaughtered for Easter: shocking images from Italy

A petition with more than 250,000 signatures circulating Europe and the US insisting on mandatory pain relief on sheep after surgery is being supported by both Australian researchers and woolgrowers.

Petition demands that Australian wool industry uses pain relief in mulesing

28 February 2020

Yet again, lambs have been transported across the EU for days with no water, food, room to rest or veterinary care.

ANIMAL WELFARE FOUNDATION: Cruelty to lambs transported to Italy during Easter continues

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