Livestock heat deaths in transit doubled in UK record-hot summer of 2025
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During the UK's record-hot summer of 2025, livestock heat deaths in transit to slaughterhouses doubled compared to previous years, according to Carbon Brief. The spike highlights how extreme temperatures pose serious welfare challenges for animals transported during peak heat.
Source: https://www.carbonbrief.org/livestock-heat-deaths-in-tran...
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