On March 8 Eyes on Animals dropped by a pig collection center in Lunteren (NL) to further distribute our manual on humane euthanasia of unfit animals. On the premises there was a trailer with sows on board. We heard a lot of screaming from inside the truck. We knocked on the office door and rang the doorbell at the house on the property but no one answered. Concerned about … [Read more...] about Sows in horrible condition at collecting center in Lunteren (NL)
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Inspection of pig trucks during cold weather
Eyes on Animals visited a big Dutch slaughterhouse to observe if drivers delivering the pigs took precautions to protect the pigs from the cold weather (1-2 degrees) today. We observed several drivers that had left almost all of the side shutters of their truck open when they arrived. This of course is far too cold for the pigs, especially with the wind chill when … [Read more...] about Inspection of pig trucks during cold weather
Livestock Trader Blonk not interested in dialogue with Eyes on Animals
On May 25th Eyes on Animals paid a visit to Blonk’s assembly center in Harmelen (NL). At the time of our visit, no one was able to speak to us. We therefore tried to contact the owner by e-mail but, even after several attempts, we did not receive a response. Therefore, we have to assume that Blonk is not interested in a conversation with and/or advice from Eyes on Animals … [Read more...] about Livestock Trader Blonk not interested in dialogue with Eyes on Animals
IMPORTANT NEWS: Transport of unweaned calves by truck and ferry from Ireland to France systematically violates EU feeding intervals
In a response to our questions, the EU Commission confirms that there is no derogation to the feeding intervals in the case of animals transported on RORO (roll-on roll-off) vessels. Animals transported on journeys including a RORO must be fed at the same frequency as ones transported solely by road. This means the journeys of unweaned calves being trucked from farms in … [Read more...] about IMPORTANT NEWS: Transport of unweaned calves by truck and ferry from Ireland to France systematically violates EU feeding intervals
Turkish/Bulgarian inspection-Day1
Turkish/Bulgarian Border Inspection - Day 1 During the week from July 6th to 12th, Eyes on Animals, in conjuction with two other animal welfare partners (CIWF and AWF) carried out an intensive investigation of livestock trucks transporting cattle and sheep from all over Europe across the border into Turkey. This inspection and its´ findings received extensive media … [Read more...] about Turkish/Bulgarian inspection-Day1
