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NGOs Demand Reform for Live Animal Transport Practices

12/18/2025

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An Israeli NGO, Israel Against Live Shipments, and 36 international animal protection groups urged the International Maritime Organization to reform live animal transport.
The appeal notes sick or dead animals are discarded at sea.
Since January, Israel has received 148 shipments of live animals on aging vessels, including the 50-year-old Tuleen.
Israel Against Live Shipments aims to end these practices and push for improved conditions until a ban is legislated.

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An Israeli NGO, Israel Against Live Shipments, and 36 international animal protection groups urged the International Maritime Organization to reform live animal transport.
The appeal notes sick or dead animals are discarded at sea.
Since January, Israel has received 148 shipments of live animals on aging vessels, including the 50-year-old Tuleen.
Israel Against Live Shipments aims to end these practices and push for improved conditions until a ban is legislated.