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Update: The cruel reality behind imported horse meat still found in The Netherlands

April 3, 2017

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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

February 18, 2016

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

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The cruel reality behind horse meat in The Netherlands

March 23, 2014

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

Filed Under: Featured news, special projects, transport Tagged With: animal welfare, animal welfare investigation, EU-import, Eyes on Animals, FVO, horse investigation, horse slaughterhouses, horse transports, horsemeat, horses, Netherlands, politiek, welfare

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Regional slaughterhouses are disappearing — and animals are paying the price

Across the Netherlands, regional slaughterhouses are disappearing at an alarming pace. Not because … [Read More...] about Regional slaughterhouses are disappearing — and animals are paying the price

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Injured sows at Lunteren assembly centre: NVWA investigation ruled inadequate

January 29, 2026

The Dutch Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal (College van Beroep voor het Bedrijfsleven, CBb) has … [Read More...] about Injured sows at Lunteren assembly centre: NVWA investigation ruled inadequate

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After two years of waiting for our new permit from the newly elected officials to import captive bolt stunners into Ghana, the shipment of 10 brand new captive bolt stunners, maintenance kits and tens of thousands of cartridges finally arrived from Amsterdam in Accra on December 19, 2025!

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