Stop Long Distance Transport of Sheep for Slaughter

To:  Minister Sotirios Xatzigakis

I am writing to express my concern and opposition regarding the government’s plan to resume the export of live sheep to Arabian countries.

Transporting animals long distances for slaughter falls well short of providing the level of animal protection now demanded by most developed countries.

Despite efforts in recent years to improve the welfare of farmed animals transported for slaughter over long distances, many thousands of animals continue to suffer and die every year on long sea and road journeys, and I believe it is impossible to make these grueling trips humane.


I urge you protect the animal welfare laws by refusing to resume live sheep exports , to stand firm against the cruelty of live export and maintain the country’s reputation.

Sincerely,

The Undersigned

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