#Act4 Wildlife Fur farming has been banned in the Netherlands, with the effect from 2024,. However, amid COVID-19 infections among minks used for fur farming, Dierenbescherming thinks the existing farms should close immediately. Fur farms should close immediately 2 June 2020 Dierenbescherming
#Act4 FarmAnimals A letter from the Dutch Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality to the Dutch Parliament has announced that live exports of animals to non-EU countries will no longer be approved if a control post is needed. The Netherlands stops live export on animal welfare grounds 26 May 2020 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 FarmAnimals Two disinfection firms in the Netherlands have been found liable for a 2017 food scandal that swept across Europe. Eggs were contaminated with the insecticide fipronil, which saw millions of chickens slaughtered. Dutch Court finds firms liable in fipronil egg-tainting scandal 25 May 2020
#Act4 LabAnimals ZonMw launched a new grant program for COVID-19 research with €1.5 million allocated to animal free innovation provided by the "More Knowledge with Less Animals" program and the Dutch Society for the Replacement of Animal Testing. New Dutch COVID-19 Programme includes budget for animal free innovation 19 May 2020
#Act4 FarmAnimals Imagine a world where strong, robust farm animals live in housing that is perfectly tailored to their needs, and where they all have access to the outdoors. Dierenbescherming’s vision for future-proof farming 15 May 2020 Dierenbescherming
#Act4 Wildlife Two mink breeders in North Brabant have diagnosed the coronavirus in several animals, reports Minister Schouten of Agriculture. The animals had gastrointestinal complaints and breathing problems. Coronavirus found at mink farms in North Brabant 27 April 2020
#Act4 FarmAnimals The Netherlands is very vulnerable to zoonoses, diseases that spread from animal to human, such as bird flu and Q fever. How can agricultural interests continue to outweigh public health in such a situation? Zoonotic diseases in the Netherlands: "We are still not prepared" 20 April 2020
#Act4 FarmAnimals If people are properly informed about cultured meat, most are willing to pay nearly 40 percent more for it than for regular meat, according to research at Maastricht University (UM), where Professor Mark Post created the world's first lab-grown hamburger in 2013. People will pay a premium for cultured meat if given the right information 17 April 2020
#Act4 Pets Pets can mean a lot to us, especially in these difficult times. COVID-19: Seek 'support' from your animal but respect their welfare needs 6 April 2020
#Act4 AnimalsEU Dierenbescherming, alongside with other Dutch animal protections organisations, urges Dutch government to add animal care takers, animal ambulance staff and veterinarians to the vital sector list. Animal care takers are essential 6 April 2020 Dierenbescherming
#Act4 FarmAnimals Eurogroup for Animals' Dutch member organisation Sea First Foundation shares highlights and plans for this year. 2020 at a glance 30 March 2020
#Act4 FarmAnimals Anyone who wants to cross the Polish border must fill out forms and have the temperature measured, resulting in horror queues. This creates distressing conditions, especially for drivers who transport livestock. Truck drivers in horror queue at Polish border: 'My chickens are dying' 20 March 2020 Investigation