The Suffering of Sheeps in Sea Transport

Each year, millions of sheeps are forced to endure long and arduous sea journeys as part of the live export industry. These sheeps face severe physical and psychological distress during transport, packed into crowded ships with little room to lie down, extreme temperature fluctuations, and inadequate veterinary care. Many sheeps die from heat stress, disease, or exhaustion before reaching their destination, with thousands of deaths documented on different voyages.



Beyond the ethical concerns, the live export of sheeps by sea also has significant environmental repercussions, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and ocean pollution. In response to growing public outrage, countries like New Zealand and Australia have taken steps to ban the live export of sheeps by sea. In 2024, Australia passed legislation to phase out live sheep exports by sea by 2028, acknowledging the cruelty and unnecessary suffering inflicted on these animals during transport.