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Farm Animal Memorial Day

June 19, 2022

We helped farmer Dr. Kees Scheepens with his request to host a Farm Animal Memorial Day at his organic free-range pig and cattle farm. Kees gave a talk about the trauma many farmers and vets developed from having to "kill" so many healthy animals during virus outbreaks, just for economic reasons. Thousands of crocheted white roses were planted in a spiral to represent the … [Read more...] about Farm Animal Memorial Day

Filed Under: other, Our inspections Tagged With: animal welfare, cow, pigs

The Dutch authorities continue to tolerate livestock trucks without access doors to the animals

July 27, 2021

More and more often we see Dutch-platted and Dutch-approved animal trucks on the road without any access doors on the sides. Access to the animals on these trucks is close to impossible- the only way in is via the back which in reality means no access. No truck driver is going to crawl on his knees through a floor of 80 pigs or suckling calves or sheep, or walk through a … [Read more...] about The Dutch authorities continue to tolerate livestock trucks without access doors to the animals

Filed Under: Bad news, News Tagged With: animal transport, animal welfare, animal welfare inspection

Tamale slaughterhouse – serious animal suffering

October 25, 2018

Cows are dragged by their tails and heads

We continue to see serious mistreatment and suffering of animals at Tamale slaughterhouse in Ghana, with no real hope in sight. Despite some of the butchers participating in the EonA and WACPAW training on humane handling in 2017, we continued this year to observe animals being dragged and beaten into this slaughterhouse. They are left for hours if not days without water. … [Read more...] about Tamale slaughterhouse – serious animal suffering

Filed Under: Bad news, News Tagged With: animal welfare, live animal transports, slaughterhouse design, slaughterhouses

Visit to calf farm of Tijs de Koning

May 8, 2018

Calves kept in groups on slatted floors

Today we brought an unannounced visit to the calf farm of Tijs de Koning. Tijs welcomed us to take a look at his farm, were he keeps 1,300 rosé calves. The calves were kept in a conventional manner – in groups on slatted floors. Because the calves are fattened for rosé meat there is no restriction of iron intake. There were a few calves that were weak or ill. They were … [Read more...] about Visit to calf farm of Tijs de Koning

Filed Under: farm, Our inspections Tagged With: animal welfare, animal welfare inspection, calves

Less noise in restraining box Vitelco calf slaughterhouse

April 9, 2018

Stunning box at Vitelco slaughterhouse

Slaughterhouse Vitelco has adjusted their restraining box from pneumatics towards hydraulic. This resulted in a significant noise reduction. This is an important step for animal welfare because noise, especially sudden and hissing ones, can cause a lot of stress in cattle. It makes them balk and too scared to enter the box. Loud sporadic noise can  also make animals inside … [Read more...] about Less noise in restraining box Vitelco calf slaughterhouse

Filed Under: Good news, News Tagged With: animal welfare, animal welfare improvements, cattle, slaughterhouse design, slaughterhouses

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As small slaughterhouses disappear, transport distances increase

Eyes on Animals is observing a troubling trend: transport distances for culled cows and sows are … [Read More...] about As small slaughterhouses disappear, transport distances increase

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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 … [Read More...] about Dutch transport company Van Os implicated in serious transport fraud involving Irish calves

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It’s not every day that an animal-welfare organization takes on the challenge of redesigning a large pig slaughterhouse and their animal handling techniques, but that’s exactly what we did in 2020.

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16 Jun

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De ballenjongens van boer Kees ;-)
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- Grazend gebraad – De Groene Amsterdammer

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13 Jun

Oceaanverdrag mist nog tien goedkeuringen, ook die van Nederland ontbreekt

Dat kun je onderhand ook geen verrassing meer noemen.

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