In the world of animal exports, a recent case has highlighted the deplorable conditions in which animals are transported. During a stopover in Cape Town, authorities discovered an alarming situation aboard the Al Kuwait boat from Brazil. Cows lived piled up in their excrement, among sick or deceased animals, creating an unbearable stench that even spread to the city.
The animal protection associations and veterinarians involved had the difficult task of caring for these animals in distress. Some were treated while others had to be euthanized. Unfortunately, it was impossible to clean the boat due to the risk of pollution this would cause in Cape Town harbour.
This sad affair has rekindled the debate on the export of live animals by sea, a practice considered cruel and outdated by many associations. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reacted strongly by denouncing these unacceptable conditions, releasing photos of the interior of the boat to raise public awareness.
This situation highlights the need to review animal transport standards and practices to ensure their welfare. It is urgent to find more respectful and humane solutions to prevent such tragedies from happening again in the future.
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