Back in 2014, Eyes on Animals together with Tierschutzbund Zürich informed the Dutch public via Tros Radar and the Dutch food industry via an intensive investigation report and film showing the horrible welfare conditions they discovered in North, Central and South America for horses being sold, transported and slaughtered for meat exported to The Netherlands. The good … [Read more...] about Update: The cruel reality behind imported horse meat still found in The Netherlands
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Stop tolerating systematic violations of international law when exporting livestock to third countries
UPDATE 10.07.16 Newest film showing the latest situation at the border from June 23-27, 2016 Press release 19.02.16 Eyes on Animals: the presidency of European Council is The Netherlands; it is time to act. A five years investigation conducted by Eyes on Animals (NL), Animal Welfare Foundation (Germany) and Tierschutzbund Zurich (Switzerland) at the … [Read more...] about Stop tolerating systematic violations of international law when exporting livestock to third countries
On-going project: Reducing animal-suffering in Turkish slaughterhouses
In 2010, the border between Europe and Turkey opened for the export of livestock. Suddenly, we saw dozens of livestock trucks from all over the EU crossing into Turkey on a daily basis. Many had dairy cattle on board, going for further production. But many had European sheep and young bulls on board, destined for slaughterhouses in Turkey. Eyes on Animals together with our … [Read more...] about On-going project: Reducing animal-suffering in Turkish slaughterhouses
Eyes on Animals release report on dairy cattle industry in the Netherlands
"Giving Milk a Good Shake- looking at better ways of producing dairy" is the new report that we released today. It identifies the current problems Eyes on Animals inspectors observed during our visits of the dairy industry, with a specific focus on the Netherlands. It covers life on the farm, the fate of the calves, cull cows being sold at markets, long-distance transport … [Read more...] about Eyes on Animals release report on dairy cattle industry in the Netherlands
The cruel reality behind horse meat in The Netherlands
Most horses that are killed for the meat that is sold in Dutch supermarkets and snackbars have suffered under extremely cruel conditions. This becomes clear from a large international investigation conducted by Eyes on Animals together with Tierschutzbund Zürich (Switserland) and Animals’ Angels USA. The Netherlands imports meat from almost 60.000 horses yearly … [Read more...] about The cruel reality behind horse meat in The Netherlands
Video investigation: stunning of pigs before slaughter
Throughout the years, Eyes on Animals inspectors have visited many slaughterhouses. We see many – major and minor – differences in the equipment used, as well as the handling of the animals. Differences are particularly noted in pig slaughterhouses- some plants use electrical stunning while others use CO2 to render the pigs unconscious before slaughter. We decided to lobby … [Read more...] about Video investigation: stunning of pigs before slaughter
Transport of chickens
Eyes on Animals is concentrating a lot of it´s efforts on chicken transport- in particular the way “spent” hens are transported. We are working towards these animals being better transported so that their suffering be limited. We regularly inspect chicken trucks and write reports about them to inform the authorities, the chicken industry and the media of our concerns with … [Read more...] about Transport of chickens
Separation of mothers & new-born calf – time for an ethical alternative
In order to produce more milk for consumers, cows are kept regularly pregnant and their calves are taken away from them within minutes to several hours after birth. The calves then spend several weeks all alone in individual boxes. The scientific research project run by the Louis Bolk Institute "Calf with the Mother" is following an alternative management system that … [Read more...] about Separation of mothers & new-born calf – time for an ethical alternative
Relieving some suffering of chickens at weekly Polisch market
During a visit to Bodzentyn market in Poland last year, we observed groups of hens being sold and carried in nets. This resulted in their wings, beaks and legs getting all entangled in the netting, and them panicking from being trampled by eachother. We also saw piglets being carried in plastic bags! We are not sure yet of a practical alternative regarding the … [Read more...] about Relieving some suffering of chickens at weekly Polisch market
Announced tour of Vion pig slaughterhouse in Boxtel
After requesting to visit their slaughterhouse, Vion in Boxtel agreed to give Eyes on Animals a tour of their plant where 10,000 pigs are slaughtered each day. Vion uses CO2 gas to render the pigs unconscious before being cut and bled-out. Unconsciousness using CO2 gas is not instantaneous. Scientific studies show that it can take up to 60 seconds (Rodríguez, P.; Dalmau, … [Read more...] about Announced tour of Vion pig slaughterhouse in Boxtel
