Animal suffering in disasters, food systems, testing, and entertainment is often overlooked. Welfare groups highlight immense suffering, especially in the long-distance live animal trade, citing overcrowding, disease, injuries, and horrific deaths.
The text highlights EU animal welfare issues, specifically unsafe long-distance transport (sea/land) causing suffering. It advocates moving meat over live animals and notes challenges in animal farming balancing welfare with economic realities amidst rising costs and competition.
Livestock stranded at sea face welfare concerns. Deaths reported, and legal debates arise over intervention rights within EU waters. Focus on animal welfare, biosecurity risks, and international regulations.
