Recently two important motions were passed at the House of Representatives to restrict heatstress during live transports. The motions were filed by Esther Ouwehand and Loenie Vestering from the Political Party for the Animals. A majority of the House of Representatives voted for a full ban on the transporation of live animals at temperatures above … [Read more...] about Motions passed for legal requirements to reduce heat-stress during live transports
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EonA declines invitation by slaughterhouse Gosschalk, NL
Recently, RTL TV published undercover footage taken at slaughterhouse Gosschalk in Epe. The video shows workers beating pigs and cows with paddles and giving them electric shocks. The footage that was taken was commissioned by the organization pig-welfare NGO “Varkens in Nood”. Gosschalk was one of the few slaughterhouses that Eyes on Animals was … [Read more...] about EonA declines invitation by slaughterhouse Gosschalk, NL
Eyes on Animals on NOS, the national Dutch news
NOS television and radio dedicated time to interview Eyes on Animals and the Dierenbescherming about our serious efforts for there to be better protection of animals in transit during hot and humid weather. We want strict rules regarding waiting times and loading density to be law-abiding rather than just voluntary in the Netherlands. NOS radio and TV also joined us on our … [Read more...] about Eyes on Animals on NOS, the national Dutch news
EonA puts more humane way of catching birds into practice
EonA introduced the upright method already back in 2016. We saw serious injuries caused such as fractured or crushed wings and legs, plus extremely loud screaming of the birds during catching. We also knew that poultry do not have a diaphragm thus when held upside down all their weight is on their lungs causing breathing problems. We also found several scientific articles … [Read more...] about EonA puts more humane way of catching birds into practice
New Eyes on Animals film
New short film about Eyes on Animals illustrating some of our projects, our successes and explaining why we do what we do! … [Read more...] about New Eyes on Animals film