Caring Farmers says it starts with the needs of animals. Ongehoord filmed inside their barns.
Ongehoord has published the third part of a detailed investigation into livestock farming systems that claim to enhance animal welfare. The investigation captured footage of crippled and dead chickens in the barns owned by poultry farmers Martijn Vonk and Johan Leenders. Both farmers are part of Caring Farmers, an advocacy group that promotes circular agriculture. Caring Farmers asserts that it aims for a high level of animal welfare, focusing on the natural needs of animals. Earlier this month, Ongehoord released footage showing animal suffering on Caring Farmers' pig farms, specifically involving Annechien Ten Have of Hamletz meat and Jan Broenink of the "Wroetvarken" chain concept.
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