According to a report by the EU Food and Veterinary Office (FVO), published on Tuesday 30 April, Spain should make efforts to ensure that animal welfare is respected when transporting livestock to non-Member States by sea.
This audit took place in Spain from 26 September to 1 October 2018, and the experts conclude that the Spanish competent authorities have recently updated the procedures to ensure compliance with animal welfare rules. “In general, animals are spared unnecessary...