Dutch Authorities Crack Down on Irish Calves Transport | Amsterdam News

Dutch regulators are cracking down on four Irish livestock haulers for violating EU animal welfare laws by shipping fragile calves across Europe without proper hydration during grueling 50-hour journeys. These under-two-month-old bull calves, loaded in Ireland and ferried to France before a final truck ride to the Netherlands, are reportedly denied water despite legal requirements to feed every 12 hours. The NVWA has given them a year to comply or face steep fines — a move spurred by pressure from animal advocates after years of stalled enforcement, as earlier investigations confirmed ongoing violations even beyond Dutch jurisdiction. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/10ed1c7845a3b1a7