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Brittany Ferries live animal transport cessation

Overview

Brittany Ferries has moved to end the transport of live farm animals, specifically unweaned calves, on its cross-Channel services between Ireland and France. The company announced the decision following coordinated campaigns by animal welfare organizations, such as Welfare and L214, which argued that transporting calves for long durations violates EU animal-protection regulations.

By September 1, 2026, the company officially ceased these operations. This follows a similar withdrawal by Stena Line. As Brittany Ferries exits the trade, animal welfare groups like Ethical Farming Ireland have called on the remaining operator, Irish Ferries, to adopt similar policies and have urged the Irish Government and the European Commission to enforce existing EU legislation regarding animal treatment on roll-on roll-off ferries.

Entities

Brittany Ferries · Irish Ferries · Ethical Farming Ireland · Stena Line · Stéphane Boissavy

Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Brittany Ferries ends transport of live Irish calves

    Brittany Ferries has stopped transporting live farm animals, including unweaned calves, following animal welfare campaigns targeting long-distance sea journeys between Ireland and France.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brittany Ferries stops live animal exports on cross‑Channel routes

    Brittany Ferries will stop transporting live animals on its Rosslare‑Cherbourg ferry, ending about 20,000 annual exports after animal‑rights pressure; Irish Ferries now the only operator still moving unweaned c

Sources

marinelink.com · maritimeprofessional.com