On May 25th Eyes on Animals paid a visit to Blonk’s assembly center in Harmelen (NL). At the time of our visit, no one was able to speak to us. We therefore tried to contact the owner by e-mail but, even after several attempts, we did not receive a response. Therefore, we have to assume that Blonk is not interested in a conversation with and/or advice from Eyes on Animals … [Read more...] about Livestock Trader Blonk not interested in dialogue with Eyes on Animals
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Livestock Trader Van Veen not interested in animal welfare advice EonA
On May 25th Eyes on Animals paid an unannounced visit to Van Veen’s assembly center in Zuilichem. Unfortunately, no one was able to speak to us. We were asked to send an e-mail which we did, several times. Unfortunately, to this day we have not received a response from Van Veen, even though we sent them several reminders. Therefore, we assume that Van Veen is not … [Read more...] about Livestock Trader Van Veen not interested in animal welfare advice EonA
EonA not yet welcome at VSS slaughterhouse to view slaughter
On 28 April, Eyes on Animals visited the VSS slaughterhouse in Elspeet where sheep, dairy goats and billy goats are slaughtered. We received a warm welcome from one of the employees. We talked about our work in Ghana, where we, among other things, improve goat welfare by introducing pre-slaughter stunning. Together with the employee we talked about restraining and stunning … [Read more...] about EonA not yet welcome at VSS slaughterhouse to view slaughter
No possibility to access chickens in need of help during transport
During random inspections of livestock lorries on the roads, Eyes on Animals inspectors again noticed broiler chickens stuck on their backs in transport containers. One of the reasons broiler chickens are often found on their backs is because of rough loading at the poultry farm. However, it can also happen during transport when the truck takes a sharp turn or drives over … [Read more...] about No possibility to access chickens in need of help during transport
Corona crisis and calves: exports of unweaned calves from Ireland to the Netherlands
Today Eyes on Animals and L214, with assistance from Ethical Farming Ireland, are publishing the findings of their recent investigation into the long-distance transport of unweaned calves. The investigation, conducted in March 2020, shows the plight of calves born in Ireland and exported to intensive veal farms in the Netherlands. Four different countries are crossed, … [Read more...] about Corona crisis and calves: exports of unweaned calves from Ireland to the Netherlands
