End of animal transportation urged

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Undercover film footage of the "cruel and unnecessary journeys" the animals are taken on was released by the RSPCA, the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) and the International League for the Protection of Horses.

It highlights journeys that can cover thousands of miles by road and sea, including sheep transported from Australia to the Middle East, cattle from Brazil to Lebanon, horses from Spain to Italy and pigs from Canada to Hawaii.

The charities said every day thousands of animals died en route from disease, hunger and stress, while many more suffered overcrowded and filthy conditions only to be slaughtered on arrival at their destination.

The Handle With Care coalition say the journeys are unnecessarily long, when it would be possible to take them to slaughterhouses closer to where they were reared.

They are urging the public to back their campaign calling on governments to stop the trade.

RSPCA spokesman David Bowles said: "The long distance transport of animals is an emotive issue and one that people care passionately about. The RSPCA is urging everyone to support this campaign so that we can stop this cruel and unnecessary trade."

The campaign is being launched with a Routemaster bus in London, with members of the public invited on board to see the film. It can also be viewed at www.handlewithcare.tv.

WSPA campaigns director Leah Garces said: "British people are growing increasingly concerned with the way animals are treated and I am sure they will be horrified by the cruelty and suffering that can clearly be seen in this new undercover film. We were determined to show people the truth of this hidden and brutal traffic in animals: if you see it for yourself, you just know it must be stopped."

And Compassion in World Farming's chief executive Philip Lymbery said: "The cruelty these animals endure is completely unacceptable in the 21st century. This trade is one in which millions of animals suffer cruel and unnecessary journeys each year. It must stop."