Today we observed the loading of piglets at the Van Rooi assembly centre in Lieshout. The piglets being loaded were surplus animals, selected for slaughter in Croatia due to issues such as bitten ears or umbilical hernias. Our aim was to gain insight into how ‘fitness for transport’ is assessed, and to explore ways to reduce stress during loading. Herding and loading – … [Mehr...] about Loading piglets at Van Rooi: reflecting together on how to reduce stress
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Visit to transport, vaccination and catching company Broekman in Haler
While working in the field today, we spotted a truck belonging to Broekman B.V., a company specialised in catching, transporting and vaccinating young laying hens. As we happened to be near their head office in Haler, we decided to stop by spontaneously to introduce ourselves and, if possible, exchange ideas about the catching, loading and transport of laying … [Mehr...] about Visit to transport, vaccination and catching company Broekman in Haler
Feeding intervals continue to be violated during import of unweaned Irish calves
Despite clear EU regulations designed to protect unweaned calves from starvation during long journeys, investigations by Eyes on Animals (EonA) and Ethical Farming Ireland (EFI) reveal that these rules continue to be ignored—resulting in Irish calves enduring extremely long journeys without being fed milk. On May 3, Eyes on Animals (EonA) followed a transport truck … [Mehr...] about Feeding intervals continue to be violated during import of unweaned Irish calves
Training the trainers – Eyes on Animals equips Tierschutzbund team with humane handling techniques
Today, Madelaine from Eyes on Animals provided a training session to the poultry team of the German animal welfare organization Deutscher Tierschutzbund on the humane handling of laying hens and broilers during catching and loading. The training covered essential factors to keep birds as calm as possible and minimize injuries. Topics included bird behavior, … [Mehr...] about Training the trainers – Eyes on Animals equips Tierschutzbund team with humane handling techniques
Präsentation bei der Tierärztlichen Vereinigung Deutschland zum Thema Geflügeltransport
Am vergangenen Wochenende hielt Eyes on Animals eine Präsentation vor der Arbeitsgruppe (Geflügel-)Transporte der Tierärztlichen Vereinigung (TVT). Die Durchsetzungspolitik der NVWA bezüglich Fangverletzungen war ein heißes Thema! In den Niederlanden werden sowohl der Geflügelzüchter als auch das Fangteam mit einer Geldstrafe belegt, wenn mehr als 1 % der Bestände … [Mehr...] about Präsentation bei der Tierärztlichen Vereinigung Deutschland zum Thema Geflügeltransport
