On Friday while driving on the A2 in the Netherlands, an EonA inspector got stuck in major traffic. The highway was closed due to a massive fire that broke out on a pig factory located right beside the highway. Due to asbestos being released in the air, no one was allowed to get close. The following day Eyes on Animals visited the premise. We heard that 1300 … [Read more...] about Witness of a pig barn fire
Our inspections
Meeting with Dutch chicken industry to improve welfare during transport
Today Eyes on Animals met with 3 people from the Dutch poultry industry. One representing NoviPluim (Broiler Breeders), one representing the Dutch Association of Poultry Producers (Bond van Pluimvee) and one was a transporter and trader of broiler breeders and slaughter hens. The aim of the meeting was to make sure the Dutch poultry industry knew of the problems … [Read more...] about Meeting with Dutch chicken industry to improve welfare during transport
Visit to Companjen livestock truck bodyshop
Today Eyes on Animals was invited to visit Companjen, a bodyshop that renovates and trades livestock trucks. The reason for our visit is because we are concerned that more and more livestock trucks in use by Dutch companies do not provide access to all the animals during transport. Either there are no doors on the sides, or the doors are far too … [Read more...] about Visit to Companjen livestock truck bodyshop
Meeting at livestock-driver training centre Jolmers (NL)
Two Eyes on Animals inpectors had an appointment today with Mr. Jolmers of Jolmers ADR training centre in Surhuisterveen (NL). Among other things Jolmers provides trainings to chicken chauffeurs. Chauffeurs who transport chickens take part in a one-day course about EU regulation 1/2005 and do an exam afterwards. Animal welfare is an important part of the course. Drivers … [Read more...] about Meeting at livestock-driver training centre Jolmers (NL)
Visit to cattle-market Bunnik (NL)
A cattle-market for culled cows in Bunnik (near Utrecht in The Netherlands) was visited unannounced today by two Eyes on Animals inspectors and a new volunteer. This market takes place on a weekly basis at a collecting station for farm animals. Both meat and dairy cows of different breeds are traded here. A few dozen cows were present during our visit. The … [Read more...] about Visit to cattle-market Bunnik (NL)