Today Eyes on Animals met with 3 people from the Dutch poultry industry. One representing NoviPluim (Broiler Breeders), one representing the Dutch Association of Poultry Producers (Bond van Pluimvee) and one was a transporter and trader of broiler breeders and slaughter hens. The aim of the meeting was to make sure the Dutch poultry industry knew of the problems … [Read more...] about Meeting with Dutch chicken industry to improve welfare during transport
Our inspections
Visit to Companjen livestock truck bodyshop
Today Eyes on Animals was invited to visit Companjen, a bodyshop that renovates and trades livestock trucks. The reason for our visit is because we are concerned that more and more livestock trucks in use by Dutch companies do not provide access to all the animals during transport. Either there are no doors on the sides, or the doors are far too … [Read more...] about Visit to Companjen livestock truck bodyshop
Meeting at livestock-driver training centre Jolmers (NL)
Two Eyes on Animals inpectors had an appointment today with Mr. Jolmers of Jolmers ADR training centre in Surhuisterveen (NL). Among other things Jolmers provides trainings to chicken chauffeurs. Chauffeurs who transport chickens take part in a one-day course about EU regulation 1/2005 and do an exam afterwards. Animal welfare is an important part of the course. Drivers … [Read more...] about Meeting at livestock-driver training centre Jolmers (NL)
Visit to cattle-market Bunnik (NL)
A cattle-market for culled cows in Bunnik (near Utrecht in The Netherlands) was visited unannounced today by two Eyes on Animals inspectors and a new volunteer. This market takes place on a weekly basis at a collecting station for farm animals. Both meat and dairy cows of different breeds are traded here. A few dozen cows were present during our visit. The … [Read more...] about Visit to cattle-market Bunnik (NL)
Visit of an organic egg farm in the Netherlands
Eyes on Animals inspectors visited an organic "egg" farm today. The purpose was to discuss with the farmer what welfare concerns he had for the way chickens are caught, loaded and transported to slaughter. At the moment, hens and broilers raised on organic farms are still caught and transported in the same manner as hens and broilers raised in the conventional … [Read more...] about Visit of an organic egg farm in the Netherlands