CIWF staff drove to Dover, joining KALE and 35 supporters to witness this week’s first of three calf shipments to Calais.

The outside temperature was already over 30C, scorching and unbearable – so imagine the heat inside those lorries - for these poor calves their journey still continues.
(For information about animal welfare in hot weather, visit DEFRA’s website)

Five transporter lorries passed by us during the night: the first was a three-tier vehicle, the second a two-tier and the third and forth lorries appeared at around midnight, apparently racing each other. They looked like they were going too fast: at one point, the calves appeared to be tumbling over and banging against the truck sides.

From the outside, it looked as if some of the transporters had no fitted ventilation systems; despite the soaring temperatures.

The stench from these trucks was horrendous.

Shipments expected

There are two more shipments expected this week: Thursday 20 July and Friday 21 July.

Anyone who wishes to attend should contact KALE's information news line on 01304 204688 for more information.

Info from Mark (KALE) Kent Action against Live Exports.