I WONDER whether readers know the Government is once again allowing live calves to be transported by lorry to the Continent?
Thousands of these poor animals, most less than two weeks old, are being sent hundreds of miles from as far as Scotland and Ireland to countries such as Greece and Spain.
Once there, they are raised in veal crates in conditions which would be illegal in this country, often without bedding and on slatted floors.
Most people I speak to are horrified when they hear this cruel and unnecessary treatment of these poor baby animals is still going on.
There is something we can all do to help stop this.
First, people should buy organic milk and cheese because Soil Association rules do not allow organic farmers to export their calves for veal.
Secondly, people should write to their MP and ask them to sign Early Day Motion 395, which calls on the Government to take action on this issue.
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