Activists Submit Petition to Parliament Demanding a Ban on Raising Calves in Cages
Sofia, Bulgaria - In an unprecedented act of civic unity and activism, the organization "Invisible Animals" and numerous engaged citizens today submitted a petition to the Bulgarian Parliament's registry, calling for a legislative ban on the practice of raising newborn calves in tight cages. The initiative, which began in 2024, successfully mobilized extremely broad public support, gathering over 110,000 signatures.
The demand of the initiators is categorical: to put an end to a practice in the "dairy farming" sector in Bulgaria, which, according to them, is not only morally unacceptable but also in conflict with all modern standards for humane animal treatment. The organization emphasizes that immediately after birth, newborn calves are separated from their mothers and placed in small, individual cages that restrict their movement and natural development.
"From the moment it is born, the calf is separated from its mother. It is thrown into a small cage, barely larger than itself. It's a baby. It needs to play, to socialize, to have space. Instead, it is crammed into a concrete cell or between iron bars. Hour after hour. Day after day. Week after week. For months on end. In loneliness and fear between the same four walls, from which there is no escape. This is its entire childhood", explains Stefan Dimitrov, an activist from "Invisible Animals", emphasizing the emotional and physical trauma to which the animals are subjected.
The organization points out that this practice is in full contradiction not only with humane principles but also with the recommendations of key European institutions. They refer to the opinion of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which is the competent scientific body of the European Union. According to EFSA, the practice of raising calves in cages should be legally terminated. Instead, experts recommend that calves be raised together, in small groups and with access to more space, which allows for more natural behavior and socialization.
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In light of the broad public support, demonstrated by the over 110,000 signatures, the petition puts strong pressure on Bulgarian legislators to re-evaluate national legislation and bring it into line with European recommendations and modern understandings of humane animal treatment. The demand is clear: to introduce a legislative ban on cages for calves in Bulgaria and to transition to modern and more natural group housing, which will ensure a better quality of life for the animals and meet growing public expectations.
Коментари (36)
KOMENTAR_BG
19.08.2025, 08:48Тези клетки са истински концлагер за телетата 😢 🙄
D. Стоянов
19.08.2025, 08:48поридната глупост, фермерите ще фалират! 🚜💸
ферми
19.08.2025, 08:48Поридната глупост, която ще затвори български ферми!
bai_ivan
19.08.2025, 08:48Найсър! Европа отдавна забрани тези варварски практики! България напред!
IVANKA
19.08.2025, 08:51Точно така! Модерно и хуманно ре6ение.
ninja2012
19.08.2025, 08:50права работа! животните заслужават достоен живот 💚
факт
19.08.2025, 08:54факт!
d. Иванов
19.08.2025, 08:55🤙
peshaka
19.08.2025, 08:53Найс! Пове4е състрадание към животните! 🐮❤️
peshaka
19.08.2025, 08:53Мислете за хуманнността, не само за печалбата!
DIMITAR
19.08.2025, 08:53Кой ще храни народа тогава? Луди ли сте? 🤨
petkan
19.08.2025, 09:08Телетата не са мебели! Свобода! 🐮
theRealIvan1978
19.08.2025, 09:12Браво! Животните трябва да живеят достойно, не като роботи! 👏🐄
KRISKO_BG
19.08.2025, 09:08Щом ЕС го препоръчва, значи е добре! 🇪🇺👍
BAT_VASKO
19.08.2025, 09:11Браво! Повече човечност към животните! 🐄❤️
MAGA
19.08.2025, 09:14Найс! Животните заслужават по-добър живот 👍🐮
petrov1971
19.08.2025, 09:12поредната глупост от западните марионетки... 🙄!
решение
19.08.2025, 10:08тва е правилнио решение!
fanata1987
19.08.2025, 10:08Найс, добре че защитаваме живатнните! 🐄❤️
BAI_IVAN
19.08.2025, 10:10Таа петиция е поредният евробълвоч! Кой ще изхрани селата? 🙄
ZLATA_KOTI
19.08.2025, 10:11Супир! Найсът е да сме човечни към животните 🐄👍
m. Костов
19.08.2025, 10:12поредната западна глупост! руснаците не правят такива номера 💪🇷🇺!! 👏
as2015
19.08.2025, 10:12Браво нна активистите! Трябва да защитим правата на животните 💚!
BG_GOST
19.08.2025, 10:12Поредната глупост от западните марионетки...
[email protected]
19.08.2025, 10:14Е, щом толкова народ е подписал, зна4и има проблем със живатните!
p. петров
19.08.2025, 10:13Супер! ЕС ни напътства как да сме по-хумани 👍
p. Тодоров
19.08.2025, 12:18! Това е европейска гражданнска позиция!
bat_vasko
19.08.2025, 12:18луднница! брюксил ще реши всичко!
D. Петров
19.08.2025, 12:19Намам думи колко е правилно това!
4erveno_flag2003
19.08.2025, 12:19абе молq те... как ще изхранваме фермите?
Doktora
19.08.2025, 12:20Супер! ЕС ще нни подкрепи в това.!
porednata_evropeyska_glupost
19.08.2025, 12:20Porednata evropeyska glupost...!
DF5
19.08.2025, 12:22активистите!европащениподкрепи! 👍
NIKI_BG
19.08.2025, 12:22найс, повече хуманност към животните!
ACD6
19.08.2025, 12:22Факт! Защита на животнити е важна.
HOLERA
19.08.2025, 12:23Поредната глупост срещу традиционното животновъдство.