Live transport of farm animals

We're working in a number of different ways to improve the conditions in which all farm animals are transported. If animal welfare isn't made a priority during live transport, there's a high risk of them suffering. This is because:

• Handling during loading onto and unloading from vehicles can be stressful. 
• During transport, animals may be faced with strange sights, movements, noises, smells and unfamiliar animals.   
• Heat stress, lack of good ventilation and long periods without food, water or rest can add to welfare problems.

We believe:

• Live transport must be kept to a minimum.  
• Animals should be slaughtered close to the farms where they were reared.
• Long-distance transportation of livestock for slaughter should be replaced with a 'meat carcass-only' trade.  
• During transport, higher welfare standards should be used and the animals looked after by competent and caring staff.

Find out more about live transport and how you can support #ActNowForAnimals.