The Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act—introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV)—would (a) require the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the US Department of ...

As biomedical research becomes an increasingly global venture, the need to transport animals—especially genetically engineered mice—increases. Not only do breeders ship animals to research ...

In January, the German state of Brandenburg, which surrounds Berlin, halted all animal transport following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease — the first one in 35 years. A herd of water ...

During transportation, animals are typically deprived of food, water and rest. Factors such as fitness, journey length, climate, and space can all negatively impact animal welfare. Although the EU and ...