By: Marjolein van Huik, Senior Policy Officer Livestock Farming at The Dutch Society for the Protection of Animals, Madelaine Looije, Inspector at Eyes on Animals What happens to piglets deemed unsuitable for raising as finisher pigs? Tragically, these animals are not only sent to slaughter at a very young age but must also endure long and stressful journeys to get … [Read more...] about Say no to long-distance transport of young piglets: transport meat, not live animals
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ZDF documentary about pregnant German heifers stuck for one month at EU/Turkish border with AA, AWF and EonA
This fall 2 trucks carrying heavily pregnant heifers from Germany took off for Turkey. When they arrived at the Turkish border many days later, the animals and truck drivers had to wait in the trucks for over a month (!) for the Bulgarian/EU and Turkish authorities to solve a problem. The Turkish authorities said the animals could not enter Turkey because the animals … [Read more...] about ZDF documentary about pregnant German heifers stuck for one month at EU/Turkish border with AA, AWF and EonA
RTE Prime Time: Irish calves mistreated for export
On October 8, 2024, the Irish investigative program RTE Prime Time aired a shocking documentary about the export of Irish calves, responding to findings from Eyes on Animals, Ethical Farming Ireland, L214, and Dier&Recht. The documentary reveals various violations: calves are deprived of milk for extended periods, are mistreated at the Irish assembly center in Kerry, … [Read more...] about RTE Prime Time: Irish calves mistreated for export
Irish calves transported to the Netherlands: starved, abused, and left to die
In March 2024, a joint investigation by Ethical Farming Ireland, Eyes on Animals, Dier&Recht, and L214 uncovered continued abuse of unweaned Irish calves during transport to Europe. Despite numerous reports and promises of reform, calves are still being deprived of milk for dangerously long periods and subjected to harsh physical treatment by handlers -both in clear … [Read more...] about Irish calves transported to the Netherlands: starved, abused, and left to die
Interview with Jan Voordouw, a professional slaughterman who volunteers for Eyes on Animals
Jan Voordouw is a slaughterman by profession and also a volunteer for Eyes on Animals. He believes that as long as animals are slaughtered, they must at least be treated with utmost respect so that suffering and fear can be kept to an absolute minimum. Thanks to him, we have trained slaughtermen in Turkey on how to stun cattle first with a captive bolt pistol, so they do … [Read more...] about Interview with Jan Voordouw, a professional slaughterman who volunteers for Eyes on Animals
