Just before Christmas, Ongehoord published its investigation into Dutch rabbit breeders. Many rabbits had leg problems, brain abnormalities, and gnawed ears. The Beter Leven farmer later lost his certification.

Rabbit Abuse at Sjef Lavrijsen in Reusel
Reusel · Rabbits
Sjef Lavrijsen
Rabbit
Owner Sjef Lavrijsen is the current chairman of the LTO rabbit farming section. He has 2,000 female rabbits. At his location at 't Holland 7, the research team saw sick and dying animals. There are also rabbits with deformities and tumors. Several animals have encephalitis or neuritis. One female rabbit is paralyzed.
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Owner Sjef Lavrijsen is the current chairman of the LTO rabbit farming section. He has 2,000 female rabbits. At his location at 't Holland 7, the research team saw sick and dying animals. There are also rabbits with deformities and tumors. Several animals have encephalitis or neuritis. One female rabbit is paralyzed.