Today, Eyes on Animals gave a presentation to official veterinarians from the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA), working at assembly centers and slaughterhouses. We shared our working methods, key findings, and areas that, in our view, require more attention, including: It was an open and constructive exchange with NVWA veterinarians about these … [Read more...] about Eyes on Animals presents to official NVWA veterinarians
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Dutch truck carrying 306 Irish calves overturns in France – 105 calves dead
On April 9, 2026, a Dutch truck carrying 306 Irish calves overturned on the A29 near Framerville-Rainecourt, in the Somme department in northern France. No fewer than 105 calves did not survive. The driver sustained minor injuries. The calves were only a few weeks old and were being transported to the Netherlands. The vehicle was a closed truck, in which animals are … [Read more...] about Dutch truck carrying 306 Irish calves overturns in France – 105 calves dead
10-day field mission to Mongolia – improving slaughter practices and transport
Eyes on Animals conducted a field mission to Mongolia following an invitation from a Cambridge University researcher working in the country on animal and meat-related issues. As part of this visit, we were also a special guest speaker at a big conference in the capital, Ulaanbaatar, where we shared insights on slaughter practices and animal welfare. The aim of the mission … [Read more...] about 10-day field mission to Mongolia – improving slaughter practices and transport
VanDrie breaks promise on imports of Irish calves
The billion-euro veal company VanDrie Group is backing away from its firm promise to stop importing Irish calves from 2026 onwards. The company itself set this deadline following public outrage over the controversial and illegal calf transports. Now that the deadline has arrived, VanDrie is quietly continuing the imports. Every spring, VanDrie imports tens of thousands … [Read more...] about VanDrie breaks promise on imports of Irish calves
Regional slaughterhouses are disappearing — and animals are paying the price
Across the Netherlands, regional slaughterhouses are disappearing at an alarming pace. Not because they are unnecessary, but because they can no longer survive financially. And while that might sound like good news coming from an animal welfare organization, the reality is the opposite. The Netherlands is the world’s second-largest exporter of agricultural products, … [Read more...] about Regional slaughterhouses are disappearing — and animals are paying the price
