Petition · past parliament
Lower the maximum temperature allowed when transporting livestock after Brexit
Closed
891 signatures
What the petition asks
EU rules require the ability to keep the temperature under 35°C in the animal compartment, when transporting livestock on journeys over eight hours.
35°C is inhumane and does not cover shorter journeys. There is also no guarantee of protection for livestock after Brexit.
35°C is inhumane and does not cover shorter journeys. There is also no guarantee of protection for livestock after Brexit.
Current EU guidance:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/farm-animal-welfare-during-transportation#eu-regulation-on-the-welfare-of-animals-in-transport
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/farm-animal-welfare-during-transportation#eu-regulation-on-the-welfare-of-animals-in-transport
Timeline
| 1 Aug 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Feb 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
891
Status
Closed
Opened
1 Aug 2018
Closed
1 Feb 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.