Transport for slaughter

EU at loggerheads on horse transport

The European Council of Agricultural Ministers failed to reach a compromise on animal welfare during transport, which has provoked outrage and disappointment throughout the industry

Government dithers over live export issue

The government appears undecided on whether to take advantage of the European Parliament's decision to allow individual states to ban the export of live horses for slaughter

Parliament "stunt" promotes live export campaign

Conservative MP, James Gray, will ride into Parliament tomorrow to draw attention to the debate over the live export of British horses and ponies for slaughter

Boost for live export campaign

The European Parliament is considering the introduction of an "opt-out" clause in livestock transport legislation, which would enable Britain to prevent equines being exported for slaughter