Eyes on Animals take part in a discussion group about animal transport and logistics with researchers performing a study into transport at Fontys University. Eyes on Animals raise important issues concerning the needs of animals with the Fontys University researchers, as well as representatives from the industry and competent authorities like Savetra … [Read more...] about Eyes on Animals participate in a Fontys transport study discussion group
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Inspection of a Polish truck transporting Dutch piglets
Eyes on Animals inspector checking that the piglets were indeed able to get up. Eyes on Animals trailed a Polish livestock truck transporting Dutch piglets from The Netherlands towards Poland. On board, certain compartments were extremely crowded, while one was left half-empty. The piglets in this low-density compartment were trembling and acting lethargic. We … [Read more...] about Inspection of a Polish truck transporting Dutch piglets
Inspection of a pig livestock truck from the Dutch company Vaex
Acceptable loading density and thick bedding Eyes on Animals trailed a livestock truck from the Dutch company Vaex from The Netherlands heading to Croatia. Recently Vaex had its licence to transport live animals removed by the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture due to repeated violations to the EU animal protection during transport legislation, so we asked the police in … [Read more...] about Inspection of a pig livestock truck from the Dutch company Vaex
