The UK announced plans to ban the cruel practice of live animal exports for slaughter among other animal welfare improvements the country aims to make now that they are out of the EU. This move marks a commitment from the UK to improve animal welfare standards across the country. Other intended areas of improvement include the banning of primates as pets and tackling the illegal puppy / dog trade. The UK would be the first country in Europe to enact a ban on the export of live animals for slaughter. The UK sent roughly 6, 400 animals to slaughter throughout Europe in 2018.
These perils don't include some of the worst scenarios that have been reported in the past. Trucks carrying live animals overturning, killing hundreds - thousands of innocent animals. Boats capsizing, plunging thousands of defenseless animals into the ocean to drown. These animals endure relentless suffering throughout their short lives leading up to slaughter which makes live animal exports especially degrading, as the conditions they must endure only get worse once the journey commences. Our disregard for the well being of animals is wholly evident when it comes to live animal exports. Putting animals in that position knowing the perils they will undoubtedly face is neglectful, cruel, and compassionless behaviour. The government is also working towards other animal welfare improvements for the transport of animals. These improvements include;
Live animal exports are undeniably cruel and put animals in very compromising positions that endanger their lives. If the UK becomes the first country in Europe to end this cruel practice, my hope is that it will inspire other countries to improve their welfare standards for animals forced to make these horrific journeys. At the very least, the UK is making a commitment to improving animal welfare and we must applaud any effort made across the globe that will inevitably help animals.
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