An extra 3,600 spaces per week have been confirmed for Irish calf exports to France, but the news comes as animal rights groups join forces to challenge the legality of the whole process. However, the export of calves to continental Europe has come under a new attack by animal rights groups. In what will be seen as a concerning development by the Irish livestock sector, a letter was sent to Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed, by three animal rights groups, calling into question the legality of live exports. "Moreover, it may be around three hours before loading onto the truck since the calves were last fed," they claimed. They have requested Irish officals to stop approving journey logs for the transport of unweaned calves to continental Europe.

Source: Irish Independent March 18, 2020 06:20 UTC