Live Transport

EU Animal Transports

Wir setzen uns europaweit gegen Langstreckentransporte von Tieren ein

Live Exports by Road

Wir fordern einen europaweiten Stopp für Tiertransporte in Drittländer

Live Exports by Sea

Tiere gehören nicht auf Schiffe! Stoppen Sie mit uns Schiffexporte

Young Animals

Stopp für Langstreckentransporte nicht abgesetzter Tiere

Investigations:

14. September 2026

Heat Protection Put to the Test—Investigation Reveals Significant Shortcomings at German Slaughterhouses

[Translate to TSB: English:] Projektleiterin Iris Baumgärtner dokumentiert einen wartenden Lkw vor einem deutschen Schlachtbetrieb.

How well do German slaughterhouses protect animals from extreme heat? Our investigation shows that many slaughterhouses lack effective measures or that the measures in place are insufficient. This can be life-threatening for the animals. We call for effective heat protection and species-specific temperature limits to ensure that animals are not…

Press Release: Romania Is Not a Reliable Partner for the Resumption of Live Animal Exports - Investigation from May Reveals Major Violation of Animal Identification Rules and Welfare Problems

Not enough room to lift their heads and no ear tags: Our investigation at the port of Midia has revealed serious shortcomings in traceability and animal welfare.

Following the long-standing ban on the transport of sheep and goats from Romania within Europe, the European Commission has now also prohibited exports from Romania to third countries. A new investigation at the Port of Midia underscores why these disease control measures were necessary. It reveals serious failures in animal traceability,…

AWF Contributes Practical Experience to the EU Platform for Animal Welfare

Veterinarian and project manager Tea Dronjic represented our team at the EU Platform for Animal Welfare. Only a selected number of animal welfare organisations are invited.

Our project manager, Tea Dronjić, participated in the 19th EU Platform for Animal Welfare. At the event, which was organized and chaired by the European Commission, representatives from all EU member states, the European Commission, scientists, industry representatives, and experts from selected animal welfare organizations discussed the future of…