Eyes on Animals inspectors made a visit to the cull-cow market in Leeuwarden. Like at previous visits, it made a positive impression. The vet hired by the cattle-market gave us an extended tour. He explained and clarified things and answered our questions. He seemed to genuinely care about the welfare of the animals. There were no ‘downers’ or seriously ill cows present.An … [Read more...] about Visit to Leeuwarden cattle market, NL
Our inspections
Visit to Leeuwarden sheep market, NL
The sheep market in Leeuwarden was visited today by two Eyes on Animals inspectors. We have visited the cattle market in Leeuwarden before, but it was the first time we went to the sheep market. There were about a thousand animals; almost all sheep and some goats.The market made a decent impression, certainly better than other sheep markets we visited before. The animals … [Read more...] about Visit to Leeuwarden sheep market, NL
Presentation to EU DG Sanco of chicken-welfare problems during transport
Today Eyes on Animals met with an official from the EU DG Sanco to present our concerns regarding the welfare of chickens during transport. Over more than 1 year now Eyes on Animals inspectors, and recently also our apprentice, have been checking on livestock trucks transporting spent hens and broilers to slaughter. In many cases we were shocked by our … [Read more...] about Presentation to EU DG Sanco of chicken-welfare problems during transport
Meeting with FVO and EU Sanco about on-going animal transport problems at EU/TK border
Today Eyes on Animals and the Animal Welfare Foundation met with EU Sanco and FVO to share our latest observations and concerns at the Bulgarian/Turkey border. There are still long waiting times, inadequate facilities to unload the large numbers of animals passing through in need of rest, water and feed, companies faking their real travel times and no shade for the … [Read more...] about Meeting with FVO and EU Sanco about on-going animal transport problems at EU/TK border
visit of a chicken slaughterhouse
Today we were welcomed to visit a chicken slaughterhouse in the Netherlands. It is a slaughterhouse that only slaughters broilers (chickens bred for meat-production). When we arrived, some of the broilers in the drawer containers were stored in a dark lairage with electronic fans, the birds appeared calm. CO2 gas is used to stun the chickens. Chickens are stunned in … [Read more...] about visit of a chicken slaughterhouse