Live trade probe after complaints

Agriculture Minister Michael Creed has revealed a thorough investigation is taking place into the circumstances of the journeys undertaken, after four animal welfare organisations reported alleged violations on calf trucks leaving Rosslare.

Live trade probe after complaints
Fri, 01 Jun, 2018 - 01:00

By Stephen Cadogan

Agriculture Minister Michael Creed has revealed a thorough investigation is taking place into the circumstances of the journeys undertaken, after four animal welfare organisations reported alleged violations on calf trucks leaving Rosslare.

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