Today Eyes on Animals visited “De geitenhoeve” in Tilburg (NL), where we were warmly welcomed by the farmer and his wife. De Geitenhoeve is an organic goat farm where 600 goats are milked. As of April the goats are able to enjoy outdoor pasture, which is lovely to see. Before April weather conditions can be wet or too cold and the goats often prefer to … [Read more...] about Visit of organic goatfarm “De Geitenhoeve”
Our inspections
First visit of Hayrabol slaughterhouse, Turkey
Today our team in Turkey visited Hayrabol slaughterhouse in Turkey. We wanted to get an impression of the conditions inside and see if there was interest from the managers and veterinarian in animal-welfare. The manager of the plant was absent. The veterinarians were present and very willing to discuss animal-welfare. They admitted that things could be improved on, but it … [Read more...] about First visit of Hayrabol slaughterhouse, Turkey
EoA takes Animal Welfare Officer course at Bristol Veterinary School (Langford) of Bristol University
The EU slaughter law requires medium and large sized slaughterhouses to have an Animal Welfare Officer (AWO) who is responsible for the welfare of the animals and who needs to stay current on the developments of animal welfare. Therefore, this person needs to take a course: the AWO- course.It's always been unknown to us what is taught during this course and what knowledge … [Read more...] about EoA takes Animal Welfare Officer course at Bristol Veterinary School (Langford) of Bristol University
Meeting with the NVWA and Dutch Ministry of Agriculture (LNV) about animal transport during heatwaves, The Hague (NL)
Today Eyes on Animals, together with the Dierenbescherming, met with the NVWA and Ministry of LNV to discuss our recent report about what steps are urgently needed to combat the suffering caused when animals are transported during heat waves and our recent observations. Details are still in the works and we will publish them as soon as they are confirmed. The NVWA is , … [Read more...] about Meeting with the NVWA and Dutch Ministry of Agriculture (LNV) about animal transport during heatwaves, The Hague (NL)
Visiting slaughterhouse Vion Boxtel during heatwave
Today, while outside temperatures reached an average of 30℃, we visited pig slaughterhouse Vion Boxtel to assess the pigs being transported, the implementation of the Dutch heat protocol and how the animals are protected during their wait before slaughter. The heat protocol is activated when temperatures are expected to reach 27℃ or more for 4 consecutive days and … [Read more...] about Visiting slaughterhouse Vion Boxtel during heatwave