Cattle-trucks free of infringements? It is rare, but during today's joint inspection with Road Transport Inspection Katowice our team documented such a case. The cattle were loaded correctly on the lorry, separated with TWO dividers, to make sure bulls are separated from cows, and animals from different places of origin are not mixed (this can cause fighting). Thanks to … [Read more...] about Practical training of official Polish road Inspectors (ITD), Katowice – Zernica
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Meyn switches to anti-slip containers only
In response to findings made by Eyes on Animals the company Meyn has decided that from now onwards they will only produce containers with anti-slip floors. The findings, footage gained from our inspection, showed how birds struggle to stand upright if the floors of the Meyn containers are too slippery. Meyn is one of the biggest manufacturers of slaughter lines in the … [Read more...] about Meyn switches to anti-slip containers only
Documentary partly based on Eyes on Animals investigations has major political impact in Germany
Just one day after the broadcasting of Manfred Karreman's new documentary about the export of cattle from Europe to third countries (click HERE to watch the documentary), using Eyes on Animals footage and interviewing our director, a major discussion has erupted among German politics. The CDU party in Germany is writing the EU Commisssioner to ask for a ban on the … [Read more...] about Documentary partly based on Eyes on Animals investigations has major political impact in Germany
Practical training of official Polish road inspectors (ITD) in Krakow- Day 2
Today we trained the other half of ITD Krakow Inspectors, this time in the eastern region of Krakow. Just like yesterday, only one livestock truck (carrying pigs to slaughter) is seen passing by and is stopped, but it gives good educational opportunities. The inspectors spotted very quickly that a divider was not installed on the lower floor. As well, the truck of just … [Read more...] about Practical training of official Polish road inspectors (ITD) in Krakow- Day 2
Practical training of official Polish road inspectors (ITD), Krakow – Day 1
Together with the ITD Krakow Inspectors we drove to an inspection post along the A4 highway. Despite the fact that only one animal transport passes by and is inspected, the day has not been wasted: the waiting time was devoted to a training in the use of our animal inspection brochures, discussions about cases and solutions to difficult situations. The only transport … [Read more...] about Practical training of official Polish road inspectors (ITD), Krakow – Day 1