This evening, Eyes on Animals conducted an inspection of a truck transporting turkeys from northern France to a slaughterhouse in Germany, via the Netherlands. The inspection was carried out at the invitation of Mantrans, the transport company responsible for the journey. The truck had closed sides (curtains) and was equipped with a cooling and ventilation system designed … [Read more...] about Inspection of a turkey transport truck with cooling system
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Poultry slaughterhouse Remkes whitens floor to reduce heat stress
Per the advice of Eyes on Animals, poultry slaughterhouse Remkes whitewashed the floor of their covered parking lot for poultry trucks. By whitening it, the floor reflects more sunlight and therefor decreases the temperature of the parking area. The temperature above the white floors are about 3-4 degrees lower than above regular floors – therefore reducing the risk for … [Read more...] about Poultry slaughterhouse Remkes whitens floor to reduce heat stress
Popular Dutch TV show joins EonA to inspect poultry trucks during heatwave
During the heatwave in week 30, two journalists from the popular Dutch TV show EénVandaag joined Eyes on Animals to inspect poultry trucks. Temperatures were above 35 degrees that day. Even though pigs, cattle, sheep and goats are not allowed to be transported when outside temperatures are 35 degrees or more, this does not apply to poultry. Unfortunately the poultry sector … [Read more...] about Popular Dutch TV show joins EonA to inspect poultry trucks during heatwave
EonA visits Van Miert poultry slaughterhouse during heatwave
On Friday July 26 Eyes on Animals visited Van Miert poultry slaughterhouse in Breukelen. The temperature at 11am was already 36 degrees Celsius. During our visit a poultry truck was parked directly in the sun, next to the slaughterhouse for 15 minutes. Even though this might seem like a short time, every minute in the direct sun is one too many. When there is no … [Read more...] about EonA visits Van Miert poultry slaughterhouse during heatwave
EonA visits poultry slaughterhouse GPS during heatwave
On Thursday July the 25th Eyes on Animals made an unannounced visit to poultry slaughterhouse GPS in Nunspeet (NL). At the time of our visit (12:00) the outside temperature was 34,4°C in the shade and 37°C in the sun, with a relative humidity of 35%. GPS has a wooded parking area where trucks can stand in the shade next to several large fans. However, in … [Read more...] about EonA visits poultry slaughterhouse GPS during heatwave
