The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs has developed a new strategy, called the EXPORT STRATEGY. It is set up to offer a possibility to discuss ethical matters before making rash decisions allowing live export. It is only applicable when the export consists of animals being sent outside of the EU. If there is any doubt regarding the ethics of exporting animals to a … [Read more...] about Meeting with Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs about live-animal export to Turkey
Our inspections
Visit to Westfort pig slaughterhouse, NL
Today we visited Westfort pig slaughterhouse. We were there for several reasons, one of which is because they want us to help promote a new label that aims to better respect the welfare of pigs and the environment. This is an on-going discussion which we will report on at a later date once we know more. But we want to report on some improvements inside their … [Read more...] about Visit to Westfort pig slaughterhouse, NL
Inspection of EU livestock trucks at the Turkish border
Today the team from Eyes on Animals and Animal Welfare Foundation entered the Duty free area of the border between Bulgarian and Turkey. We observe a parked livestock truck with pregnant sheep on board, from the transport company Torgyk Transkavics KFT. The sheep have been waiting on board here since last night. The truck is not allowed to move because of problems with the … [Read more...] about Inspection of EU livestock trucks at the Turkish border
Inspection of Hedel horse market (NL)
Eyes on Animals was present last night at the yearly horse market in Hedel. Fortunately this year there were not any sick animals present. The market was well-organized; there was enough water and hay available and from the beginning of the market onward veterinarians were present. Abuses like we had seen two years ago were out of the question and there was also … [Read more...] about Inspection of Hedel horse market (NL)
Inspection of EU livestock transports to Turkey
Today a team from Eyes on Animals and Animal Welfare Foundation conducted inspections at the EU/Asia border (Bulgaria/Turkey). First the team visited 3 privately-run stalls, now found on the Turkish side of the border, where animals arriving from the EU can be unloaded. In January 2013 Turkey will take over the EU transport legislation, meaning the … [Read more...] about Inspection of EU livestock transports to Turkey