Eyes on Animals, along with various industry stakeholders, is a member of the steering committee for ILVO's chicEyes on Animals, along with various industry stakeholders, is a member of the steering committee for ILVO's chicken catching project “KIPVANG”.ken catching project “KIPVANG”. ILVO, the Belgian Institute for Agricultural, Fisheries, and Food Research, has … [Read more...] about Participation in the last meeting of the steering committee on chicken-catching at ILVO (BE)
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Consultation with LTO and ZLTO on the Welfare of Goat Kids
Today, Eyes on Animals held a discussion with two representatives from the Netherlands Agricultural and Horticultural Organization (LTO) and the Southern Netherlands Agricultural and Horticultural Organization (ZLTO) regarding the welfare status of goat kids. In 2020, Eyes on Animals published the report "Welfare of Male Goat Kids in Focus." In this report, we … [Read more...] about Consultation with LTO and ZLTO on the Welfare of Goat Kids
Trailing of Irish calves to Dutch veal farms reveals violations, abuse and poor living conditions
Last March three international teams (L214, Ethical Farming Ireland and Eyes on Animals) trailed four trucks from Irish assembly centers to veal farms in the Netherlands. The trail included trucks from the Irish companies Hallissey and Hinde and the Dutch company Gebroeders Poll. The investigation reveals the stressful 3-4 day long journey and in-transit … [Read more...] about Trailing of Irish calves to Dutch veal farms reveals violations, abuse and poor living conditions
Visit to Livestock trader and transport company Venneker
Today, we paid a visit to Venneker in Germany to brainstorm animal welfare improvements in pig transportation. Venneker's latest trucks are equipped with sprinklers and 60 fans to reduce heat stress. They also have smart cameras above the loading ramp. Currently, these cameras are primarily used for pig counting, but in the future, they could also be utilized for animal … [Read more...] about Visit to Livestock trader and transport company Venneker
Fourth meeting with “calf-welfare group” to advise Flemish Minister of Animal Welfare
Today, Dr. Ronald Rongen participated on behalf of Eyes on Animals in the fourth meeting of the Calf-Welfare Working Group in Brussels, as part of advising the Flemish Council for Animal Welfare. Improving calf-welfare has an impact on the entire chain. The participants and representatives of the veal sector in this group are well-aware of this. Pro and con arguments are … [Read more...] about Fourth meeting with “calf-welfare group” to advise Flemish Minister of Animal Welfare
