Transportation of animals

Animals are transported aboard livestock vessels to Asia and the Middle East, and are shipped like this…

Over-crowding on live export vessels means that many animals cannot reach food and water. If they do it is likely to be contaminated with other animals' excrement. Excessive heat, sea spray and dust lead to blindness in many animals. Injuries, starvation, heat stress and respiratory problems cause tens of thousands of animals to die or arrive in very poor condition.
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