Major Animal Transport Violations Uncovered in Austria
A major investigation in Austria has uncovered serious violations in the transport of live animals. Joint police and veterinary inspections have led to over 60 charges against transporters, highlighting significant issues in traffic law and animal welfare regulations in European countries.
One particularly concerning incident involved a calf transport journey lasting over eleven hours without a break. Upon arrival, the calves were not accepted at their destination. This incident, along with others, has prompted enhanced spot checks on Austria's roads for animal transporters.
Among the affected transporters was a Dutch company carrying 730 piglets from Germany to Slovenia. This truck was severely overloaded and had violated driving and rest times, as well as animal transport and traffic laws. Another transporter from Austria was also involved, transporting 50 calves without proper care for two of them. Authorities have also planned animal controls at customs and slaughterhouses to prevent such incidents.
A large-scale inspection in Austria uncovered further serious violations, including suspected forged documents. A truck carrying 700 piglets was stopped due to extreme overloading. Both Austrian and foreign transporters were found to have exceeded legal limits for traffic and animal welfare regulations in the animal kingdom.
The recent findings have raised serious concerns about the welfare of transported animals and the compliance of transporters with legal regulations in European countries. Authorities are committed to strengthening controls and ensuring the safety and well-being of animals during transport.
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