Butchers on Bonaire underwent training in hygiene, slaughter procedures, and animal welfare

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LVV/Natuur 21 October 2026

The goal: to equip employees with the knowledge and skills to work in a hygienic, safe, and animal-friendly manner.

Safe meat and good animal welfare start at the slaughterhouse. That is why the Supervision & Enforcement Directorate (DT&H) organized a training session for slaughterers on Bonaire from August 31 through September 11. The goal: to equip employees with the knowledge and skills to work in a hygienic, safe, and animal-friendly manner.

The training was led by Peter Bolkenbaas of SVO Vocational Training in Food, which provides training for people in the food sector. Bolkenbaas has more than twent