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After 2.5 days stuck at Turkish border, Van Dommelen trucks with goats continue to Gölbesi, Turkey

After alerting the Dutch and Turkish authorities, and likely some negotiation and communication between both countries, it seems that the paper work mistakes have been solved and tonight at 18:00 the van Dommelen trucks with pregnant Dutch goats on board are allowed to leave Kapikule border, Turkey to head another 10 hours to their final destination- a farm in Gölbesi, … [Read more...] about After 2.5 days stuck at Turkish border, Van Dommelen trucks with goats continue to Gölbesi, Turkey

Van Rooi installs larger inspection doors on his trucks

A few days ago we received the news that Van Rooi Meat had Cuppers carosserie build larger inspection doors in their temperature-controlled livestock trucks. These inspection-doors are wider than the tiny ones that we unfortunately continue to see used by other transport companies (see photo below). The advantage of larger inspection doors is that officials and the drivers … [Read more...] about Van Rooi installs larger inspection doors on his trucks

Compliments to Tönnies and Euro Meat Group slaughterhouses

For many people, the world would be a nicer place if there were no slaughterhouses. But the fact of the matter is that they will not be phased out any time soon as the vast majority of people around the world consume and use animal products. Isn't it good that some slaughterhouses are taking action now to at least reduce stress and suffering ? Both Toennies and Euro Meat … [Read more...] about Compliments to Tönnies and Euro Meat Group slaughterhouses

Eyes on Animals release report on dairy cattle industry in the Netherlands

"Giving Milk a Good Shake- looking at better ways of producing dairy" is the new report that we released today. It identifies the current problems Eyes on Animals inspectors observed during our visits of the dairy industry, with a specific focus on the Netherlands. It covers life on the farm, the fate of the calves, cull cows being sold at markets, long-distance transport … [Read more...] about Eyes on Animals release report on dairy cattle industry in the Netherlands