The government has promised to work on an “animal-worthy livestock farm”. That sounds nice, but instead of making real improvements for the animals, she chooses to mainly talk to the farmers lobby and other stakeholders.

In addition, she wants to reverse a new provision in the Animals Act, which was adopted last year. It states that animals must not be adapted to their environment. A very important rule, because this happens en masse in the livestock industry. Think of cutting pigtails so that the animals don't bite each other in the stressful pens.

We call on the government to stand firm and now really opt for an animal-worthy livestock farm, where animals have space and can be themselves. Read our director's opinion piece.
Do not polder but continue to pack for an animal-worthy livestock farm

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