Tuesday 12 December, 2006

Continuous bad weather conditions are inevitable now winter is here: delays, cancellations and route changes are predicted to be more frequent.

Sadly these vulnerable calves have to endure long stressful journeys which are unnecessary and cruel. Protecting all calves during transport is part of a wider campaign to secure an end to the long distance transportation of live animals in the EU and internationally.

CIWF believes that any port that handles live animals should have a place where they can be unloaded and given food and water if delays occur.

What you can do

Contact your local MP to raise your concerns about this horrific trade, visit our website for further reading: www.ciwf.co.uk or send an e-card to DEFRA (Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs), the direct link is: http://www.ciwf.org.uk/campaigns/primary_campaigns/long_distance_ecard.htm

Shipments expected this week

Further shipments are expected on Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13 and Friday 15 December.

Dover Demos

Kent against Live Exports (KALE) holds monthly demos on the first Saturday of each calendar month, the next being this Saturday 6th January. CIWF will be present and looks forward to seeing you down there. These demos are held between 12pm-3pm at Eastern Docks Roundabout, Dover, Kent.

Please contact KALE's information news line on 01304 204688 for more information.