Ramsgate report questions still remain
The report details the events at Ramsgate Port on 12 September 2012 that resulted in the deaths of the sheep that were due to be transported to France. NFU Deputy President, Meurig Raymond said: “We have been calling for this report to be released since the events in September, having sent over 150 questions to […]
MEP accuses the EU of ‘gesture politics’ on welfare of animals during transport
Mr Agnew said: “We already have adequate legislation on animal welfare. What’s missing is enforcement of current rules. In the UK, we have two inspection bodies; the RSPCA and Trading Standards. They will frequently be present at markets and abattoirs where lorries full of livestock are being unloaded.” He went to describe the stringent inspections […]
