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Dutch transport company Van Os implicated in serious transport fraud involving Irish calves

May 8, 2025

Once again, serious violations have been uncovered in the transport of calves from Ireland. Last Sunday, May 4, a driver from the Dutch transport company Van Os, was arrested by the Catalan police (Mossos d'Esquadra) in the Spanish province of Girona. He was transporting dozens of unweaned calves from Ireland to a farm near Barcelona—a journey spanning several … [Read more...] about Dutch transport company Van Os implicated in serious transport fraud involving Irish calves

Filed Under: Featured news Tagged With: animal transport, live animal transports

Visit to calf assembly centre De Skieding in Houtigehage (NL)

March 18, 2025

On the evening of 18 March, we paid an unannounced visit to assembly centre De Skieding in Houtigehage (NL). At the time, unweaned calves were being collected. The owner spoke with us in a friendly manner but preferred to take some time to consider allowing us access to his assembly centre. We fully understand this, as the company is not yet familiar with our … [Read more...] about Visit to calf assembly centre De Skieding in Houtigehage (NL)

Filed Under: market, Our inspections Tagged With: animal transport, calves, live animal transports

Visit to calf assembly centre De Vries in Scharnegoutum (NL)

March 18, 2025

On the evening of 18 March, we paid an unannounced visit to the assembly centre De Vries in Scharnegoutum (NL). We observed that calves were being collected for further fattening. The owner immediately made time for us and gave a short tour. The calves were housed in groups, with plenty of clean straw. Overall, the facility gave a well-maintained impression. Most calves … [Read more...] about Visit to calf assembly centre De Vries in Scharnegoutum (NL)

Filed Under: market, Our inspections Tagged With: animal transport, calves, live animal transports

No more goat-kids slaughtered at just 7 days old

March 4, 2025

As of January 1, 2025, goat kids can no longer be slaughtered before they are at least two weeks old. Many of them are now fattened for 3 to 5 weeks and receive slightly better care. This change was largely driven by the efforts of Eyes on Animals, which brought attention to the transport of very young goat kids in the media and political arena. As a result, … [Read more...] about No more goat-kids slaughtered at just 7 days old

Filed Under: Good news, News Tagged With: animal transport, goat kids, live animal transports

EonA talks at European Parliament in Brussels

February 19, 2025

Today we gave a talk at the European Parliament. We were invited by MEPs Anja Hazekamp and Sebastien Everding. We presented the new film about how sheep and cattle are transported on very difficult and long journeys from all over Europe by truck and vessel to slaughterhouses in third countries far away, such as Turkey, Jordan, Egypt, Libya, Lebanon and Morocco. This … [Read more...] about EonA talks at European Parliament in Brussels

Filed Under: Featured news, Good news, News Tagged With: animal transport, live animal transports

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Dutch transport company Van Os implicated in serious transport fraud involving Irish calves

Once again, serious violations have been uncovered in the transport of calves from Ireland. Last … [Read More...] about Dutch transport company Van Os implicated in serious transport fraud involving Irish calves

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EonA talks at European Parliament in Brussels

February 19, 2025

Today we gave a talk at the European Parliament. We were invited by MEPs Anja Hazekamp and Sebastien … [Read More...] about EonA talks at European Parliament in Brussels

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vakbladvarkens Varkens @vakbladvarkens ·
19 May

🚛 De @Dierbescherming wil strengere regels voor het transport van biggen en kalveren. Ze pleit onder meer voor een hogere minimumleeftijd en een maximale reistijd van 8 uur. Daarvoor haalde ze bijna 70.000 handtekeningen op. #diertransport

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eyes_on_animals Eyes on Animals @eyes_on_animals ·
19 May

De Dierenbescherming haalde samen met Eyes on Animals 68.304 handtekeningen op om een eind te maken aan het transport van jonge dieren. Dinsdag is de petitie 'Stop transport piepjonge dieren' aangeboden aan de vaste Kamercommissie voor LVVN. #veetransport

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19 May

🔥🐖🐎 Ondertussen bij onze Zuiderburen:
- Stal met varkens en paarden vat vuur in Evergem: “Alle dieren zijn overleden” | Evergem | #stalbrand https://www.hln.be/evergem/stal-met-varkens-en-paarden-vat-vuur-in-evergem-alle-dieren-zijn-overleden~a3afaf10/

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