The good news is that last week we checked on transport containers from the company Mantrans used to transport turkeys. The side doors can all be opened, turkeys can be accessed during transport which is good. But there is still bad news- this is not the case for 90% of the transported broiler chickens and almost 100% of the laying hens in the Netherlands and abroad- … [Read more...] about Compliments to company Mantrans
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Leeuwarden livestock market invests in improvements
Today an EonA team returned unannounced to the Leeuwarden cattle market to make sure unfit cows were not again arriving as we saw in August. Thankfully, the team did not see any crippled or seriously sick cows. We also were able to see if the improvements we insisted on were put into practice. The good news is: 1. the posters on identifying a sick and healthy cow that … [Read more...] about Leeuwarden livestock market invests in improvements
Van Rooi installs larger inspection doors on his trucks
A few days ago we received the news that Van Rooi Meat had Cuppers carosserie build larger inspection doors in their temperature-controlled livestock trucks. These inspection-doors are wider than the tiny ones that we unfortunately continue to see used by other transport companies (see photo below). The advantage of larger inspection doors is that officials and the drivers … [Read more...] about Van Rooi installs larger inspection doors on his trucks
Compliments to Tönnies and Euro Meat Group slaughterhouses
For many people, the world would be a nicer place if there were no slaughterhouses. But the fact of the matter is that they will not be phased out any time soon as the vast majority of people around the world consume and use animal products. Isn't it good that some slaughterhouses are taking action now to at least reduce stress and suffering ? Both Toennies and Euro Meat … [Read more...] about Compliments to Tönnies and Euro Meat Group slaughterhouses
Compliments to Rinus van Beers and van Paul Raaijmakers transport companies
They took the suggestions from Eyes on Animals very seriously: Rinus van Beers had larger doors built into the side of his truck so that there was adequate possibility to access the animals during transport. Paul Raaijmakers placed rubber throughout the inside of his truck. Rubber is softer to walk on and dampens noise levels thus causing less stress to the animals, which … [Read more...] about Compliments to Rinus van Beers and van Paul Raaijmakers transport companies