Violence During Cattle and Calf Transport at De Kempense Exportstal in Merksplas

Violence during animal transport in Belgium and the Netherlands

Ongehoord investigated the transport of cows and calves. We installed hidden cameras in livestock collection pens, where animals are gathered for transport. We observed cows and calves being kicked, beaten with sticks, herded with stun guns, and even prodded with a pitchfork. Workers pulled cows that wouldn't get up by their tails. Freedom of Information Act documents reveal that the inspection is facilitating the movement of surplus animals from the dairy industry.