Tuesday 29 September, Eyes on Animals met with the Ministry of Economic Affairs to discuss the law enforcement and supervision at the Dutch horse markets. We emphasized that we consider both the upholding of the animal welfare/transport law and adherence to the (voluntary) Protocol Horse Welfare Markets as insufficient. Everyone transporting animals for with the purpose … [Read more...] about Meeting at Ministry Economic Affairs on concerns horse markets
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Introduction meet between Eyes on Animals and ZLTO
Today Eyes on Animals met with a representative of ZLTO at their office in Den Bosch. The ZLTO is a large organization dedicated to promoting and assisting Dutch businesses in the agriculture sector- vegetables, fruit meat, dairy, horticulture... The purpose of today's meeting was to get to know each other better and exchange ideas. We also discussed projects both … [Read more...] about Introduction meet between Eyes on Animals and ZLTO
Meeting with Saveetra, NL
Today we were invited to meet the board of Saveetra, an organization made up of over 100 Dutch livestock transport companies. We had a stimulating and constructive talk. We made plans to work together on a few projects. Aim as usual: to improve animal welfare! … [Read more...] about Meeting with Saveetra, NL
EonA gives speech at congress for Dutch farm animal veterinarians
Today a team from Eyes on Animals was invited to give a speech at the KNMvD congress for farm animal veterinarians. We focused our presentation on the condition of many cattle we see once they leave the farm to go on transport, for sale at livestock markets and arrive at slaughterhouses, in the Netherlands and abroad. We hope that the Dutch veterinarian community will take … [Read more...] about EonA gives speech at congress for Dutch farm animal veterinarians
EonA speaks at CowSignal training workshop for dairy farmers
The company CowSignals provides excellent training workshops to farmers on cattle behaviour, barn design and management. Their company slogan is "Happy Cow, Happy farmer" and they have a passion to improve the lives of dairy cattle, but also help the farmer enjoy his work more and earn more, so that everyone benefits. We were invited by CowSignals to give a talk to their … [Read more...] about EonA speaks at CowSignal training workshop for dairy farmers