Eyes on Animals received an anonymous concern about the housing conditions of several donkeys not far from Amsterdam. Together with the complaint were several photos showing a barren and small housing facility for 3 donkeys. Upon arriving we observed the donkeys and the approximate 10m2 of space each one had. Part of their housing was indoor and part was outdoor, but on … [Read more...] about Response to a concern about 3 donkeys in NL
Our inspections
Inspection of welfare conditions for cull-cows sold at Leeuwarden market in NL
Eyes on Animals inspectors made an unannounced visit to the famous cull-cow market in Leeuwarden where three years ago downer cattle were being regularly delivered and dragged onto trucks using chains. Eyes on Animals was relieved to see that the improvements the market managers made since, are all still in place and that they have even built a water system. Every cow … [Read more...] about Inspection of welfare conditions for cull-cows sold at Leeuwarden market in NL
Meeting with a slaughterhouse director in NL that is trying to improve things
Today Eyes on Animals met with the director of the Westfort slaughterhouse in The Netherlands. He is taking effective measures to improve the quality of life of farmed pigs. The Milieukeur label is a labelling scheme for farmers to join that, among other things, do NOT castrate their male pigs and have reduced ammoniac levels in their barns. Ammoniac burns the eyes and … [Read more...] about Meeting with a slaughterhouse director in NL that is trying to improve things
Eyes on Animals participate in a Fontys transport study discussion group
Eyes on Animals take part in a discussion group about animal transport and logistics with researchers performing a study into transport at Fontys University. Eyes on Animals raise important issues concerning the needs of animals with the Fontys University researchers, as well as representatives from the industry and competent authorities like Savetra … [Read more...] about Eyes on Animals participate in a Fontys transport study discussion group
Rescue of a goose on highway A7
While driving on the A7, Eyes on Animals investigators spotted 2 geese in the highway divider. One was dead, and her mate was staying faithfully at her side. But when he started making attempts to walk across the highway, Eyes on Animals investigators decided action was needed to rescue him. The police and the Animal Ambulance was called to the scene. The highway was shut … [Read more...] about Rescue of a goose on highway A7
