After Eyes on Animals were invited to submit evidence to the UK Government’s consultation on a possible ban on live exports from the UK, we were duly invited to attend a meeting at DEFRA’s head office in London, along with WAP (World Animal Protection) and CIWF UK to discuss options available to the UK regarding the trade in live exports once they exit the EU. The … [Read more...] about Meeting with DEFRA (Departement for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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Meeting with industry about “National plan extreme temperatures”
Today Eyes on Animals attended a meeting with stakeholders from the livestock industry (Vee&Logistiek and COV) about the “National plan extreme temperatures”, also called the ‘heat protocol’ which has been developed by the industry. The Dierenbescherming (Dutch Society for the Protection of Animals) was also present. Eyes on Animals requested the meeting after they … [Read more...] about Meeting with industry about “National plan extreme temperatures”
Inspection of the piglet transport from Pali
Today our team found a parked drag unit from Pali in the south of the Netherlands loaded with young piglets. The consignments were of so-called "residual piglets". These are piglets that go to slaughter because of (minor) disorders, such as an umbilical hernia or bitten ears, and are therefore not fattened up. The unit was parked in direct sunlight. The driver picked up … [Read more...] about Inspection of the piglet transport from Pali
Inspection of a mink transport on the way to NL for a load destined for Greece
In the morning of 3rd July we received a notification from Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) that they had checked a Bulgarian mink transport in Osnabrück. The truck was empty and was going to be loaded with mink in the Netherlands bound for a mink farm in Greece. However, AWF noted that the conditions inside the truck were a concern as the cages were very small and there … [Read more...] about Inspection of a mink transport on the way to NL for a load destined for Greece
Visit to Verbeek hatchery and breeding company (NL)
We brought a visit to Verbeek because we wanted to introduce our work on improving the design of crates and containers for the transportation of poultry. Verbeek, amongst others, transports many young hens. Unfortunately there was nobody present that was able to talk with us on this subject and we were asked to e-mail and make an appointment. We will definitely do that. … [Read more...] about Visit to Verbeek hatchery and breeding company (NL)
