BRAZIL`s HORRIFYING LIVE HALAL CATTLE TRANSPORT BY SHIPS
By AI-ChatGPT4o-T.Chr.-Human Synthesis- 07 March 2025
Brazil have one of the largest live cattle exports to Arab countries, particularly to nations like Egypt, Turkey, and Iran. The journey is long and often involves significant animal suffering due to overcrowding, heat stress, and inadequate conditions on transport ships. Many animals die en route, and even those that survive face brutal slaughter practices at their destination.
Animal rights activists and organizations have long criticized Brazil’s live animal exports, arguing for more humane alternatives, such as exporting chilled or frozen meat instead. Some countries, like New Zealand, have already banned live exports due to ethical concerns.Yes, Brazil’s National Forum for Animal Protection and Defense (FNPDA) and other animal rights activists have been pushing to ban live animal exports for years.
The movement gained momentum after high-profile cases of cruelty were exposed, such as the 2018 incident when thousands of cattle were found in appalling conditions on a ship bound for Turkey.Some Brazilian lawmakers have introduced bills to ban the practice, and certain states, like São Paulo, have already prohibited live exports from their ports.
However, the federal government continues to allow it, largely due to pressure from the powerful agribusiness sector, which sees live exports as a lucrative market, especially in the Middle East and North Africa..
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