Investigation into Animal Welfare during Transport

Summary

An investigation into the widespread failures in protecting animal welfare during transport within and outside the EU, calling for urgent legislative updates.
9 20.01.2022
Other
transport
environment
public administration
agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

  • The investigation found that current transport regulations are outdated and do not reflect the latest scientific knowledge regarding animal needs.
  • The principle that animals are sentient beings must be central to all Union policies, including agriculture and transport.
  • There are systematic failures in enforcing existing rules, particularly regarding vehicle standards like ventilation and water supply.
  • New rules for official controls are set to change how inspections and information exchanges are handled across the Union.

Speeches

48 Speeches in total

Pro
Contra
0:33 min
7. Protection of animals during transport – Protection of animals during transport (recommendation) (debate)
2:21 min
7. Protection of animals during transport – Protection of animals during transport (recommendation) (debate)
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