In the Netherlands, when ducks need to be transported for slaughter, they are lifted by their necks/heads and thrown or tossed into containers. The roughness of this process was captured on video by Animals Rights a few years ago. In Czechia, it's not allowed to hang ducks by their necks. Their regulations explicitly state that ducks must be supported, with a hand under … [Read more...] about Czech regulations require that ducks be supported when caught
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Visit to Van Rooi pig slaughterhouse in Helmond (NL) during heat
Today, we conducted an unannounced visit to Van Rooi pig slaughterhouse. We chose a later time in the afternoon (starting at 17:00) because the temperature was expected to rise as the day progressed. At Van Rooi, pigs are delivered until late in the evening (around 20:00). It was 32-33°C in the sun during our visit. At Van Rooi, drivers who need to wait before … [Read more...] about Visit to Van Rooi pig slaughterhouse in Helmond (NL) during heat
Visit to VION Pig Slaughterhouse in Boxtel During Heat
Today, we paid an unannounced visit to the VION pig slaughterhouse in Boxtel (NL). At VION in Boxtel, we have often observed chauffeurs waiting for many hours before pigs could be unloaded. We have also frequently seen trucks, fully loaded with pigs, standing outside the canopy in the sun. Because the situation did not improve sufficiently, we filed an enforcement request … [Read more...] about Visit to VION Pig Slaughterhouse in Boxtel During Heat
VanDrie Group ignores continuous violations in calf imports
In recent years, Eyes on Animals has repeatedly alerted the VanDrie Group to the systematic violations in the importation of Irish calves. During their journey to Dutch calf-fattening farms, young calves are deprived of milk for more than 30 hours, which contravenes the European Transport Regulation. Additionally, we have observed that calves are consistently kicked and … [Read more...] about VanDrie Group ignores continuous violations in calf imports
Consultation with LTO and ZLTO on the Welfare of Goat Kids
Today, Eyes on Animals held a discussion with two representatives from the Netherlands Agricultural and Horticultural Organization (LTO) and the Southern Netherlands Agricultural and Horticultural Organization (ZLTO) regarding the welfare status of goat kids. In 2020, Eyes on Animals published the report "Welfare of Male Goat Kids in Focus." In this report, we … [Read more...] about Consultation with LTO and ZLTO on the Welfare of Goat Kids
