EU: There is no time limit on animal transport

In a vote in the EU Parliament, the majority was against limiting animal transport of breeding cattle to eight hours. 372 MPs voted against a general limit, 308 voted in favor and 14 abstained. However, everyone agreed that the existing regulations must be implemented throughout the EU, closely monitored and violations sanctioned. This is reported by the Austrian press service aiz. "Instead of focusing on transport times, the high EU animal welfare standards must actually be ensured across the board. That has not happened to date. In addition, we have to orient ourselves to role models when it comes to animal welfare. This starts with the preparation of the transport and the use of digital solutions, for example Example of ensuring suitable temperatures along the transport route or simply using nipple drinkers when transporting calves. Austria is setting a good example here," says Simone Schmiedtbauer, spokeswoman for agriculture and representative of the ÖVP in the special ...