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Welfare of animals exported by sea

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This report gives an overview of the main strengths and weaknesses of the Member States' systems to protect the welfare of the European Union's farm animals during their transport to third countries where part of the journey involves the use of livestock vessels. With the exception of Ireland and Portugal, the systems in place to approve livestock vessels and to inspect them before each loading are insufficient to minimise the risks, which can negatively affect the welfare of the animals exported on livestock vessels. The main reasons for this are that other Member States competent authorities use staff who is not suitably qualified and experienced to assess the necessary technical systems on board vessels. They also do not allocate enough resources (time and/or personnel) to adequately carry out all the necessary tasks and not provide sufficient support to their officials working at the EU exit ports. At place of departure, many competent authorities approve the transport with incomplete or incorrect documentation and without considering the weather conditions during the route and at the EU exit port. This increases the likelihood of animal welfare problems when the animals arrive at the port. Neither the competent authorities at departure, nor the ones at the EU exit port detect and report these administrative deficiencies, so they remain routinely uncorrected. The loading of most consignments works properly and do not require the use of animal facilities or contingency plans. However, when the logistics do not work as planned and vehicles arrive at the same time or when the loading is delayed, the absence of contingency plans and of animals facilities at ports have a major impact on the welfare of animals.
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ISBN 978-92-76-18419-5
DOI 10.2875/47273
Katalogo numeris EW-01-20-271-EN-N
ISBN 978-92-76-18418-8
DOI 10.2875/236494
Katalogo numeris EW-01-20-271-EN-C
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ISSN ISBN 978-92-76-18419-5 DOI 10.2875/47273 Katalogo numeris EW-01-20-271-EN-N
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ISSN ISBN 978-92-76-18418-8 DOI 10.2875/236494 Katalogo numeris EW-01-20-271-EN-C
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