Today our team stopped by Tijs BV Haarle pig collecting and export centre. The owner, Tijs Haarle, let us know right away that we were not welcome. He had everything "perfectly fine and no desire to talk to us." Eyes on Animals is very disappointed about this. After all, if everything is fine, then why are we not welcome? Tijs Haarle is the first export-centre in the … [Read more...] about Visit of Jan Tijs export centre in Haarle (NL)
Our inspections
Visit of Reimink livestock export centre in Dalmsholte (NL)
Today we went to visit Reimink’s livestock export centre in Dalmsholte. At the time of our visit, there were no animals. This is always a risk when you come to visit unannounced. We looked at the unloading and lairage areas and shared knowledge and experiences with the owner. The owner let us know that it’s not a problem if we come by later this year again, so we can see … [Read more...] about Visit of Reimink livestock export centre in Dalmsholte (NL)
Visit of Meijer livestock export centre in Harfsen (NL)
Today our team conducted an unannounced visit of Meijer Harfsen’s export centre. We were kindly received and were allowed to see everything: the loading and weighing of calves, the newly arrived piglets and various livestock transport trucks that were at the company. We were very satisfied with the treatment and the unloading of the calves. This was done quietly and … [Read more...] about Visit of Meijer livestock export centre in Harfsen (NL)
Follow up Visit at Ivo Hendriksen slaughterhouse in Lichtenvoorde
Today we had a follow-up visit at the Ivo Hendriksen slaughterhouse in Lichtenvoorde. Ivo Lichtenvoorde mainly slaughters young pigs. During our last visit we witnessed pigs becoming frightened due to loud noises made by the metal gates. Through installing some rubber elements throughout the fencing the noise levels in the slaughterhouse have been brought down resulting in … [Read more...] about Follow up Visit at Ivo Hendriksen slaughterhouse in Lichtenvoorde
Visit of Heinen slaughterhouse in Zelhem, NL
Today our team visited Heinen slaughterhouse in Zelhem. Animals being slaughtered here are predominantly free-range pigs. No slaughter was taking place during our visit today. Andre Heinen gave us a tour of the facility. It is clear that the process of bringing in and stunning the pigs has been well thought out. The side walls of the passageways were solid and there was a … [Read more...] about Visit of Heinen slaughterhouse in Zelhem, NL