Today we were on the road with biodynamic eggfarmer Joost Slingenbergh. Joost wants to also raise broiler chickens in the near future. But first he is investigating where to buy the broiler chicks, and which slaughterhouse to send them to. He wants to be sure that the broilers are treated as humanely as possible, starting from the hatchery where he will purchase them from, … [Read more...] about Visit of an organic hatchery, poultry farm and a small slaughterhouse
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Meeting with a group of farmers from CONO Beemster cheese
Yesterday, a team of EonA was invited to a meeting of dairy farmers who supply their milk to Cono, that uses the milk to make Beemster Cheese. For Cono the well-being of the cows have a very high priority. For example, 95% of the cows are grazing, for which Cono rewards the farmers with a bonus. We wanted to talk to them about the welfare of calves. Eyes on Animals is … [Read more...] about Meeting with a group of farmers from CONO Beemster cheese
EonA brings Marqt supermarket to Zonnehoeve dairy farm, NL
Eyes on Animals team visited Zonnehoeve dairy farm today together with Marqt, the Dutch "fair" supermarket chain. We brought Marqt and the Zonnehoeve dairy farmer together to see about the possibilities of selling the Zonnehoeve milk in their stores with an appropriate label indicating what makes it so special: the calves remain with their mothers for at least 3-4 months … [Read more...] about EonA brings Marqt supermarket to Zonnehoeve dairy farm, NL
EonA visit Frank and Frij free-range pig farm, NL
Diana Saaman left the big city of Rotterdam 15 years ago to start a small pig farm "Frank and Frij" where she could produce meat from pigs that were not confined in dark and boring environments as often found on factory farms. Tired of limited options in the supermarket, she put her animal-welfare ideals into practice. As long as people wanted to eat meat, the animals … [Read more...] about EonA visit Frank and Frij free-range pig farm, NL
Meeting with Cono dairy cooperation, NL
This morning a team from Eyes on Animals met with Cono in North Holland. Cono is a Dutch cooperation made up of 475 dairy farmers whereby more than 95% of the members' cows have access to pasture (outdoor grazing). We asked for this meeting in order to discuss with them how other welfare requirements could be further stimulated, with a special request to further improve … [Read more...] about Meeting with Cono dairy cooperation, NL
Vetvice invites EonA inspectors to visit two dairy farms, NL
The company Vetvice, an independant group of veterinarians that give advice to dairy farmers on how to design barns according to cow comfort, cattle behaviour and working pleasure, invited Eyes on Animals to visit two dairy farms in Brabant, NL. Outdoor access is of course enjoyable for cattle, but the most important requirement is that a lot of thought is put into making … [Read more...] about Vetvice invites EonA inspectors to visit two dairy farms, NL
Meeting with Hunland, Hungary
Hunland is a large animal transport and export company. Their main office is in Hungary where they also have a huge farm. Here cattle (Hungarian and from abroad) are fattened and many are then exported to countries like Turkey, Russia, Egypt, Israel etc... The purpose of our meeting was to exchange ideas and info about current trade routes. We showed them what … [Read more...] about Meeting with Hunland, Hungary
Dairy farm Zonnehoeve in Zeewolde, NL
Today Eyes on Animals visited the Zonnehoeve farm, where among other things, they produce milk. They have 60 lactating cows and their young. Both male and female calves are kept with their mother for at least 4 months after birth. At the age of 4 months, the calves' stomach is turning into a rumen, when they replace milk with roughage in their diet. This they do by … [Read more...] about Dairy farm Zonnehoeve in Zeewolde, NL
Visit to dairy farm “Klaverhof” in Moerdijk, NL
As part of our larger project to improve the welfare of dairy cattle, Eyes on Animals visited a free-run dairy farm owned by Marc and Ingrid Havermans in Moerdijk today. A unique type of farm, as the dairy cows walk and rest on a large floor made out of compost, there is plenty of space and a special roof that closes and opens according to sunlight and temperature. What … [Read more...] about Visit to dairy farm “Klaverhof” in Moerdijk, NL
Visit of dairy farm “De Regte Heijden” in Riel, NL
Today Eyes on Animals visited a dairy farm called "De Regte Heijden" , located in Brabant. A few years ago the owners decided to change the way they ran their farm. They stopped running it intensively and started developing a new system that would better protect animal well-being and the environment. All the cattle live in a family herd. Both male and female calves stay … [Read more...] about Visit of dairy farm “De Regte Heijden” in Riel, NL
