The Dutch dairy farming sector is in full motion. Profitability is variable, permits are hard to obtain, and public debates create uncertainty. Yet Marijn Dekkers, sector manager at Rabobank and himself raised in the industry, sees plenty of perspective. “For those who stay, things are not looking bad at all. Demand for milk remains strong and entrepreneurs want to move forward.”

There are many ongoing developments in the field of animal transport and regulations, all with the overarching goal of improving animal welfare during transport. Together with Lianne van Dongen from the industry organization Vee&Logistiek Nederland, we take a closer look at the latest trends in animal transport and regulations. Lianne is the veterinary director at Vee&Logistiek Nederland and mainly focuses on the export of breeding cattle within and outside the European Union. This includes establishing new binding export certifications or adjusting existing ones. Additionally, she focuses on positively influencing the climate impact of entrepreneurs within the sector. She also informs politicians, government, and society about the purpose of exporting live cattle to third countries.