Berker and Asalet from Eyes on Animals and TSB/AWF are at the 3-day World Halal Summit in Turkey to attend the talks on animal slaughter for Halal meat and distribute information about improvements that can be done to reduce suffering and scientific information about how stunning works. Via a respectful dialogue and educational material translated into Turkish we hope to, … [Read more...] about World Halal Summit, Turkey
other
Presentation for veterinarians from Turkey
Today we gave a presentation in Bergschenhoek (NL) to 12 veterinarians from Turkey. The veterinarians were on a visit to Holland for a week-course on "Animal Welfare” organized by the Dutch company Lely, a which produces machines, including the milk-robot, for the international dairy industry. Our presentation was about our inspections of cattle being transported from … [Read more...] about Presentation for veterinarians from Turkey
Meeting with RDA about horse-welfare at markets, The Netherlands
Eyes on Animals has discussed its views with the Council for Animal Affairs (RDA) for the adjustments needed to better safeguard the welfare of horses at horse markets. We have drawn up a long list of conditions that a horse market should provide to meet all animal welfare and transport regulations. "Horse market towns" will have to choose: do they want to hold a festival, … [Read more...] about Meeting with RDA about horse-welfare at markets, The Netherlands
Meeting with Ad van Geloven about imported horse meat in their products
Today Eyes on Animals met with snack producer Ad van Geloven about their continued import of horse meat from Argentina, where tens of thousands of horses each year suffer severely during transport and slaughter for the Dutch market. In addition, traceability and consequently food safety are very poorly regulated there. Dutch supermarkets have stopped selling this South … [Read more...] about Meeting with Ad van Geloven about imported horse meat in their products
EonA meet with Dutch Minister of Agriculture Van Dam
Today Eyes on Animals was invited by the Dutch Minister of Agriculture, M. Van Dam, together with members of the Dierencoalitie, to discuss animal-welfare issues that need priority. We made sure the topic of export to third countries and the import of unweaned calves was brought forth. Mr. Van Dam assured us that some things indeed need to be improved on and that he would … [Read more...] about EonA meet with Dutch Minister of Agriculture Van Dam
