Today Veepro (the Information Centre for Dutch Dairy Cattle) and Vee & Logistiek (an organization that acts for the interest of animal traders and transporters) came to meet with Eyes on Animals at their office. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss our common concern about the recent incidences of Dutch cattle (transported by Van Dommelen and by Hunland) getting … [Read more...] about Meeting with Veepro and Vee&Logistiek
live animal transports
Compliments to company Mantrans
The good news is that last week we checked on transport containers from the company Mantrans used to transport turkeys. The side doors can all be opened, turkeys can be accessed during transport which is good. But there is still bad news- this is not the case for 90% of the transported broiler chickens and almost 100% of the laying hens in the Netherlands and abroad- … [Read more...] about Compliments to company Mantrans
Eyes on Animals checking livestock transports
This past week an Eyes on Animals team has been trailing long-distance livestock transports throughout various countries. It is part of an on-going project which will be made public at a later date. … [Read more...] about Eyes on Animals checking livestock transports
Trailing of Kroes & Jansma calf truck from Poland to the Netherlands
On March 27th we visited the export and control post “Dam-Pol” in Poland, owned by a Dutch animal trader. At that moment very young calves - 2 to 5 weeks of age - were present. They were given the 24 hrs rest as stipulated by the EU Transport regulation. Final destination was a veal farm in the Netherlands. Transport was carried out by Kroes & Jansma. We decided to … [Read more...] about Trailing of Kroes & Jansma calf truck from Poland to the Netherlands
After 2.5 days stuck at Turkish border, Van Dommelen trucks with goats continue to Gölbesi, Turkey
After alerting the Dutch and Turkish authorities, and likely some negotiation and communication between both countries, it seems that the paper work mistakes have been solved and tonight at 18:00 the van Dommelen trucks with pregnant Dutch goats on board are allowed to leave Kapikule border, Turkey to head another 10 hours to their final destination- a farm in Gölbesi, … [Read more...] about After 2.5 days stuck at Turkish border, Van Dommelen trucks with goats continue to Gölbesi, Turkey