Export - Veepro Holland (2024)

In the assembly centers the animals are collected before transport. Only certified assembly centers are used. These centers are routinely inspected and approved by the NVWA according to the rules in the guidebook. The stables are divided in different units and must be cleaned and disinfected after every use. These different epidemiological units can be used separately to quarantine animals with a different health status and for different destinations simultaneously.

There is also a separate room available for wounded, sick or suspected of illness animals. After the control at the assembly center the animals are placed in quarantine and the specific requirements for certain diseases are met according to rules and legislation of the imported countries. During quarantine, the animals are housed in a thick straw bed with continuous availability of water and food.

The duration of stay at the assembly center is dependent on the requirement of the destined import country. During the quarantine two more controls are required by the certified veterinarian, when these controls do not comply with the rules and legislation or haven’t been performed an export and/or import refusal is issued. This is also the case if the lab research indicates that there is a presence of a certain disease.

Similar to the assembly centers, the certified resting places are routinely inspected and approved by the NVWA. These centers may only be used to shelter livestock and to provide care, rest, food and water. These shelters have high hygienic and health measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Between different transported groups there must be at the least a 24 hour window for cleaning and disinfections.

The animals may stay for a maximum of six days and the center the animals are housed in a thick straw bed with continuous availability of water and food.

Similar to the assembly center there must be a separate room for wounded, sick or suspected of illness animals. When a group arrives a certified veterinarian checks the animals for their continued suitability for transport, the documentation and course of the journey. When located near a border, the resting place functions as a site for border passage as well. At the site of a border passage similar controls and measurement are necessary as with resting places.

During transport Veepro Holland ensures great care for the animals by firstly, using qualified caregivers during the loading and unloading of the animals. Secondly, only utilizing acknowledged resting place, assembly centers and border passages with the supervision of a certified veterinarian. Thirdly, using qualified chauffeurs for the transport and lastly, using the best equipment and trucks during the transport to ensure the safe arrival of the animals. Look at the factsheets for more information.

For transporting livestock Veepro Holland uses livestock trucks, for example the Cattle Cruisers. These livestock trucks maintains the animals wellbeing during travel. The livestock trucks have the newest equipment and are build according to the de EU guidelines for transporting cattle. Look at the videos or guidelines for more information.