For the past two days we have held joint inspections with the official Road Transport Inspectors of livestock trucks. All animal transports stopped on the road to be inspected had severe violations of the animal-welfare-during-transport law. The first had tall adult cattle loaded on both decks of a lorry, reaching 4.33m of height (maximum allowed is 4m), and still not … [Read more...] about Practical training of official Polish road inspectors ITD, Katowice
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Practical training of official Polish road Inspectors (ITD), Katowice – Zernica
Cattle-trucks free of infringements? It is rare, but during today's joint inspection with Road Transport Inspection Katowice our team documented such a case. The cattle were loaded correctly on the lorry, separated with TWO dividers, to make sure bulls are separated from cows, and animals from different places of origin are not mixed (this can cause fighting). Thanks to … [Read more...] about Practical training of official Polish road Inspectors (ITD), Katowice – Zernica
Practical training of official Polish road inspectors (ITD) in Krakow- Day 2
Today we trained the other half of ITD Krakow Inspectors, this time in the eastern region of Krakow. Just like yesterday, only one livestock truck (carrying pigs to slaughter) is seen passing by and is stopped, but it gives good educational opportunities. The inspectors spotted very quickly that a divider was not installed on the lower floor. As well, the truck of just … [Read more...] about Practical training of official Polish road inspectors (ITD) in Krakow- Day 2
Practical training of official Polish road inspectors (ITD), Krakow – Day 1
Together with the ITD Krakow Inspectors we drove to an inspection post along the A4 highway. Despite the fact that only one animal transport passes by and is inspected, the day has not been wasted: the waiting time was devoted to a training in the use of our animal inspection brochures, discussions about cases and solutions to difficult situations. The only transport … [Read more...] about Practical training of official Polish road inspectors (ITD), Krakow – Day 1
Theory training of Polish official road inspectors (ITD) in Krakow
Today in the office of Krakow Road Transport Inspection we gave a theory training on the European legislation protecting animals during transport. The group of over 30 inspectors was very active; they asked many questions related to the cases they encountered during their work on the ground. We are very happy with how dynamic the theory day is and are looking forward to … [Read more...] about Theory training of Polish official road inspectors (ITD) in Krakow
