This morning we held a meeting with the Head of Customs and Head Veterinarian at the border. They both agreed that it was in the interest of the animals and of them that the animal trucks get processed as quickly as possible. The Turkish veterinarians now work longer hours and can be called at night if necessary. They also hope that within 10 months there will be a … [Read more...] about Day 7 Inspections of EU animal trucks at the Turkish border
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Day 6 Inspection of EU livestock trucks at Turkish border
Today, the Eyes on Animals and Animal Welfare Foundation team arrived back in Kapikule to continue inspecting EU livestock trucks heading across the border into Turkey. The Bulgarian sheep we checked on, being transported by 4 different Bulgarian and Hungarian transport companies, had acceptable loading densities. The sheep were able to lie down and move about inside the … [Read more...] about Day 6 Inspection of EU livestock trucks at Turkish border
Day 5 Meeting with Turkish Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock
Today, the Eyes on Animals and Animal Welfare Foundation team held a meeting with Dr. Bayram Sertkaya, Head of Animal and Animal Products Border Inspection Department and Dr. Cüneyt Cem Gürkan, veterinarian in charge of animal-import at the border, to discuss the current situation at the border. They admit to us that Turkey started importing EU animals by land too early, … [Read more...] about Day 5 Meeting with Turkish Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock
Day 4 Inspections of EU livestock trucks at Turkish border
This morning, before driving to Ankara for our meeting with the Ministry, we checked on the cattle from last night. Those that had been unloaded (from Greek company Tragokis) into the stable and outdoor paddocks, given plenty of fresh and clean water in large troughs, new bedding, and feed and space were in good shape. Most were lying down and ruminating, showing that they … [Read more...] about Day 4 Inspections of EU livestock trucks at Turkish border
Day 3 Inspections of EU livestock trucks at Turkish border
Today our team went inside the border to check on animal trucks there. Ten trucks transporting calves and cattle were parked in the sun, waiting. There is no shade available for livestock trucks here. Most had already arrived yesterday evening. The temperature was approximately 35 degrees. Despite drawing the attention of the authorities about this problem last year … [Read more...] about Day 3 Inspections of EU livestock trucks at Turkish border