Today, we conducted an unannounced visit to the Van den Bor poultry slaughterhouse in Nijkerkerveen due to the warm weather (approximately 27 degrees Celsius). In 2021, Van den Bor was taken over by Esbro. On their premises, we observed two trucks carrying broiler chickens. The trucks were parked (mostly) in the shade next to a row of trees, but there were no mobile fans placed next to them.
We introduced ourselves at the reception. The lady there informed us that the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) was closely monitoring animal welfare, and there was no need for us to worry. However, a conversation or visit at that moment was not possible. She requested us to email the director for any potential visit regarding heat stress measures. We will certainly email the director and hope he is open for a visit of Eyes on Animals. Upon departure (15 minutes later), the two trucks were still present.
