Ahh, yes, of course. Halal meat. I forgot about that BobS.

Mattyboy: It's all about Islam and it's insistence on ritually slaughtered "Halal" meat

Thanks all for the input & a rather controversial subject for others. "Livestock" carrier. Hmm, it's all in the name I guess. Subjecting the animals to weeks at sea, possibly adding to their discomfort and then as is said, slitting their throats. Surely it would be better to slay them first, then use refrigeration vessels - it's still fresh on arrival.

New or old they are all used to subject animals to long sea journeys so that they can have their throats cut

Allan

I have mostly seen (on Shipspotting) converted ships for use as livestock carriers. But new ones exists; ex: "Ganado Express", built 2013, IMO 9621209.

(Except the livestock.)

Yes MattyBoy....as the design of tankers, bulkers & even containerships change so rapidly, the older cast-off's are ideal for conversion....Lot's of money saved all round: Recycling at its best.
Everyone's a winner.

Liking this photo - are livestock carriers usually conversions?