Tonight while conducting random inspections, we spotted 2 poultry trucks parked beside an egg farm in Dreumel, the Netherlands. We want to check on the welfare of the birds during catching and loading and ask the farmer for permission to enter, which he accepts. The spent-hens are caught manually by a chicken-catching crew. 3-4 hens at a time are grabbed by their legs and … [Read more...] about Transport inspection of Dutch spent hens to Poland
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Training course given to veterinarian inspectors in Macedonia
Eyes on Animals training material is now in use in Macedonia to train the official veterinarians there on animal transport legislation and practical tips to enforce it correctly. Macedonia is not yet part of the EU but their ambition is to enforce the same animal-welfare requirements as in the EU in order to improve their chances of entry. Judging by the conditions on the … [Read more...] about Training course given to veterinarian inspectors in Macedonia
Inspection of Mondfrans truck transporting young calves from Lithuania to Dutch veal farm
EonA team was out on the highways in the Netherlands today conducting random inspections of livestock trucks. A truck from the company Mondfrans with calves from Lithuania was spotted heading to a veal farm in the east part of The Netherlands. Calves were between 3 and 5 weeks of age. The drivers and farmer allowed us on the property to observe the unloading. Fortunately … [Read more...] about Inspection of Mondfrans truck transporting young calves from Lithuania to Dutch veal farm
Trailing of Kroes & Jansma calf truck from Poland to the Netherlands
On March 27th we visited the export and control post “Dam-Pol” in Poland, owned by a Dutch animal trader. At that moment very young calves - 2 to 5 weeks of age - were present. They were given the 24 hrs rest as stipulated by the EU Transport regulation. Final destination was a veal farm in the Netherlands. Transport was carried out by Kroes & Jansma. We decided to … [Read more...] about Trailing of Kroes & Jansma calf truck from Poland to the Netherlands
