Eyes on Animals was invited by the Dutch Animal Police from the East region to give a presentation of our findings during our inspections of livestock-transports and slaughter in the Netherlands and abroad. Approximately 30 officers were present, all with a passion to put an end to violations to animal-welfare. We admire these officers, who, by treating cases of … [Read more...] about Presentation to the Dutch Animal Police
Our inspections
Meeting with Demeter
Today we held a meeting with a Demeter certifier at the Demeter office in Driebergen. Eyes on Animals is a big supporter of Demeter, as their farmers follow ethical rules such as keeping the calves longer with their mothers on dairy farms, using more robust breeds and not practicing certain painful procedures like de-horning. The purpose of … [Read more...] about Meeting with Demeter
Inspection of livestock market Ciney (Belgium)
The livestock market in Ciney in Belgium, one of the largest livestock markets in Europe, was visited by Eyes on Animals inspectors. Around 2400 cattle and calves and a small number of horses, ponies and donkeys were present this day. The market made a much better impression than during an Eyes on Animals visit two years ago. Back then we … [Read more...] about Inspection of livestock market Ciney (Belgium)
Visit to slaughterhouse Euro Meat Group in Belgium
Eyes on Animals inspectors paid a visit to Euro Meat Group, a slaughterhouse that slaughters horses and cattle, on account of a transport inspection. Earlier this year, an unfit dairy cow that could not stand or walk without pain (a so-called downer) was transported to a slaughterhouse, despite the fact that this is forbidden by law and causes pain. Eyes on … [Read more...] about Visit to slaughterhouse Euro Meat Group in Belgium
Visit to Wilki, chicken slaughterhouse in Belgium
We paid an unexpected visit to the slaughterhouse Wilki in Belgium, which specializes in the slaughter of spent laying hens. The director welcomed us to his company. Eyes on Animals inspectors have inspected a dozen of chicken trucks owned by this slaughterhouse over the last year and made a report about their observations. They observed hens being transported in old and … [Read more...] about Visit to Wilki, chicken slaughterhouse in Belgium