Your voice needed: ask MEPs to finally fix live animal transport

Animal protection organizations are calling on Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to prioritize animal welfare in the update to the EU's live transport laws. Billions of animals suffer in unacceptable conditions during transport each year, enduring extreme temperatures, long journeys, overcrowded conditions, and more. The revision process for the Transport Regulation has not been straightforward, with some MEPs stalling progress for animal welfare and even suggesting amendments that could make the situation worse.

To improve live transport, the Eurogroup for Animals is calling for species- and category-specific measures in areas such as temperature limits, journey times, space allowances, and the transport of vulnerable animals. They are also urging a transition towards increased trade in meat and carcasses to eliminate the need for animals to be transported alive. Animal transport remains a significant unresolved welfare issue in the EU, and MEPs are being called upon to represent the will of citizens and prioritize the well-being of animals over industry interests.