Today we met with a Dutch livestock trailer manufacturer and a climate specialist about the welfare of pigs in cross-ventilated livestock trucks. These are enclosed livestock trucks that are mechanically ventilated. The consultation was prompted by our transport inspections during the summers of 2019 and 2020. Eyes on Animals measured the … [Read more...] about Consultation with a trailer manufacturer and a climate specialist on cross-ventilated livestock trucks
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Eyes on Animals follow-up visit to pig slaughterhouse Van Rooi, NL
EonA again visited the Van Rooi pig slaughterhouse in Helmond during the first tropical day of this year. We were welcomed to come in and were able to see their adjustments to counteract heat stress. Under their parking garage, the entire ground floor had been kept empty where the livestock trucks could wait. So there was shade everywhere. A large misting system was … [Read more...] about Eyes on Animals follow-up visit to pig slaughterhouse Van Rooi, NL
Visiting slaughterhouse Vion Boxtel during heatwave
Today, while outside temperatures reached an average of 30℃, we visited pig slaughterhouse Vion Boxtel to assess the pigs being transported, the implementation of the Dutch heat protocol and how the animals are protected during their wait before slaughter. The heat protocol is activated when temperatures are expected to reach 27℃ or more for 4 consecutive days and … [Read more...] about Visiting slaughterhouse Vion Boxtel during heatwave
Visit to slaughterhouse Compaxo during heatwave, accompanied by media (NL)
Today, during one of the hottest days with an average temperature of 34℃, we visited the pig slaughterhouse Compaxo in Zevenaar to check on the pigs being transported and to observe the implementation of the Dutch heat protocol. The heat protocol goes into effect when temperatures are expected to reach 27℃ or more during 4 consecutive days. This protocol will be … [Read more...] about Visit to slaughterhouse Compaxo during heatwave, accompanied by media (NL)
Petition against heat stress delivered to ministry of LNV
This week we, together with the Dierenbescherming (Dutch Animal Protection Agency), delivered the petition ‘Don’t let us suffocate’ to the director of Animal Agrochains and Animal Welfare at the ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV), Lieke Hendrix. The petition was signed 43.788 times, for which we would like to thank all signatories! For many years … [Read more...] about Petition against heat stress delivered to ministry of LNV
