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Post by Tiggerwoos on Jul 4, 2006 18:34:31 GMT
I received this email today, and is a shame it was at such short notice otherwise would have gone, but I thought I would post this just in case anyone else here feels like going tonight.
Poor poor calves. I really feel sorry for them.
KALE are expecting there will be a shipment of calves from Dovers Eastern harbour on
the late evening of Tuesday 4th July / early morning of Wed 5th. The ship (MV Claymore) as has been used recently; will be berthing around midnight (Tues evening).
We would ask that anyone going to Dover to protest check before leaving on the KALE Info Line - 01304 204688.
Also; if anyone is down there when the transporters come in; we ask if people could take registration numbers/hauliers names/vehicle colours/numbers of occupants (or any of them only if possible) and either forward them by e mail to me on this address or verify with KALE observers who will be at the harbour also.
Tomorrow is going to be very hot; hotter than today. Should baby calves be transported across the Uk in conditions like this ? - think not. Even though the calves will be arriving at Dover in the late evening when cooler; they will probably have been loaded in the afternoon during the hottest part of the day. Shows that animal welfare is way down on everyones list of priorities; despite the crap they all spill out about it being their No.1 concern.
Regards - Mark (KALE).
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Post by Pob on Jul 4, 2006 18:41:41 GMT
They really do ship at awkward times. I still haven't been to one - not easy with work the next day. I know other people in the same boat who would like to go more often, but can't.
Good luck and give em hell, anyone who goes!
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Post by lavender on Jul 5, 2006 7:11:26 GMT
Good luck to anyone going. Im sure the times are arranged deliberately.
It was good to hear that Manston Airport in Kent, are not going to take on any contracts for live export, the announcement made on their website was..
Statement from Kent International Airport, 1st June 2006
"We carefully consider all the aspects of any new business here at Kent International and take advice and guidance from the relevant authorities.
They have assured us that the export of live cattle is now both a legal and responsible form of trade.
The previous ban related to human health issues, not concern about the method of transport. Moving animals by aircraft is fast, safe and efficient.
Unfortunately, we have been given advice about the potential methods of a very small number of people opposed to the movements that raises safety concerns for our people and our assets. This has led us to decide that we will not accept bookings for live cattle shipments at Kent International.
As much as we are disappointed that we are potentially turning away legitimate business, the safety of our people is always our number one priority."
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