Heute haben wir auf einem Schweinebetrieb in Nordbrabant einen spanischen Tiertransport beobachtet, bei dem junge Ferkel verladen wurden. Wir entschieden uns, einen Blick darauf zu werfen und stellten uns einem der Mitarbeiter vor. Er erklärte sich damit einverstanden, dass wir schauen, unter der Bedingung, nicht zu filmen – was wir selbstverständlich respektierten. Nur … [Mehr...] about Tierschutzbedenken beim Verladen von Ferkeln für Spanien
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Loading piglets at Van Rooi: reflecting together on how to reduce stress
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
Besuch im Schweinesammelzentrum Van Rooi in Lieshout (NL)
Heute haben wir dem Schweinesammelzentrum Van Rooi in Lieshout (NL) einen unangekündigten Besuch abgestattet. Wir erhielten sofort eine Führung durch die Stallungen, in dem zu diesem Zeitpunkt Sauen untergebracht waren. Die Tiere waren ruhig und ruhten sich aus. Sie hatten genügend Platz, um sich auf die Seite zu legen, ohne sich gegenseitig zu stören. Die … [Mehr...] about Besuch im Schweinesammelzentrum Van Rooi in Lieshout (NL)
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
As regional slaughterhouses disappear, transport distances increase
Eyes on Animals is observing a troubling trend: transport distances for culled cows and sows are increasing due to the disappearance of regional slaughterhouses. In regions such as Friesland, many local facilities have shut down, forcing animals from the northern Netherlands to be transported all the way to slaughterhouses in the east or south of the country and even deep … [Mehr...] about As regional slaughterhouses disappear, transport distances increase
Debunking the myth: milk during transit does not cause diarrhea in calves
In the northern Netherlands, we teamed up with veterinarian and calf feeding expert Dr. Ronald Rongen to tackle a persistent myth in the cattle sector: that feeding milk to calves in transit causes diarrhea. Most Dutch calf traders and farmers think that giving milk to unweaned calves in transit causes diarrhea, and thus withhold milk for very long periods. … [Mehr...] about Debunking the myth: milk during transit does not cause diarrhea in calves
Niederländisches Transportunternehmen Van Os ist in schweren Transportbetrug mit irischen Kälbern verwickelt
Erneut sind schwere Verstöße beim Transport von Kälbern aus Irland aufgedeckt worden. Am vergangenen Sonntag, den 4. Mai, wurde ein Fahrer des niederländischen Transportunternehmens Van Os von der katalanischen Polizei (Mossos d'Esquadra) in der spanischen Provinz Girona verhaftet. Er war dabei, Dutzende von nicht abgesetzten Kälbern von Irland zu einem Bauernhof in der … [Mehr...] about Niederländisches Transportunternehmen Van Os ist in schweren Transportbetrug mit irischen Kälbern verwickelt
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
Welfare concerns at yearly cattle market in Schagen (NL)
Once again, this year’s Easter cattle market in Schagen (NL) raised serious concerns about animal-welfare. Many animals exhibited clear signs of cold stress and fear. Several cattle slipped and fell while being sprayed with water—an experience that is both painful and terrifying for prey animals like cattle, who instinctively fear being on the ground, where they feel most … [Mehr...] about Welfare concerns at yearly cattle market in Schagen (NL)
Visit to Leeuwarden livestock market: improvements visible, some concerns remain
On 19 March, we paid an unannounced visit to the cattle market in Leeuwarden. The market management immediately made time to show us around. The market appeared well organised: all cattle were housed in groups (except for the bulls), there was plenty of clean straw, the air was fresh, and water was available in every pen. Compared to a few years ago, the condition of … [Mehr...] about Visit to Leeuwarden livestock market: improvements visible, some concerns remain
