Today in the office of Krakow Road Transport Inspection we gave a theory training on the European legislation protecting animals during transport. The group of over 30 inspectors was very active; they asked many questions related to the cases they encountered during their work on the ground. We are very happy with how dynamic the theory day is and are looking forward to … [Read more...] about Theory training of Polish official road inspectors (ITD) in Krakow
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Practical training of Polish road inspectors (ITD) in Katowice – Żernica
Today the Eyes on Animals and TSB|AWF team drove in the early morning to an inspection post along the A4 highway near Gliwice, in order to support the Katowice Road Transport Inspection (ITD) checking on livestock vehicle passing by. Together we inspected 2 pig trucks and 1 chicken truck. One of the pig trucks is correct and can continue without any problems. This driver … [Read more...] about Practical training of Polish road inspectors (ITD) in Katowice – Żernica
Inspection catching and loading at Wingens’ broiler-farm
Today, on invitation by Rob and Egbert Wingens, two brothers who own a broiler-farm in Schaijk (NL), we were given the opportunity to observe both the catching and loading of broilers at their facility. The broilers were loaded into Stork containers of 4 trays high. The broilers were destined to be slaughtered at the slaughterhouse ‘Plukon’. The broilers were caught 5 at a … [Read more...] about Inspection catching and loading at Wingens’ broiler-farm
Trailing of Dutch truck with sheep destined for ritual slaughter at Muslim festival in Belgium
On the 23nd of August, 2017, a team in the UK inspected four sheep trucks at the port of Calais (FR). All sheep were loaded in Carlisle, (UK) and arrived by the Joline Ro-Ro Barge, which is owned by the Dutch company, Onderwater Agneaux B.V.. We decided to trail the truck, owned by the Dutch company, Poorterman, to its final destination. The final destination was a small … [Read more...] about Trailing of Dutch truck with sheep destined for ritual slaughter at Muslim festival in Belgium
Inspection of livestock trucks at BG-TR border, Kapitan Andreevo
Again, in the morning the team on the Bulgarian side of the border have their hands full. We see a very overcrowded sheep transport and a distressed heifer rolling her tongue – a possible sign of thirst and heat stress. We start filming and document this reflex repeated continuously for over two minutes! One mystery truck passes by us quickly, but we are able to identify … [Read more...] about Inspection of livestock trucks at BG-TR border, Kapitan Andreevo