On basis of reports by the Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) Stichting Dierenrecht Nederland took a look at Dutch cattle markets. A shocking report can be found here.
FVO Report 9214/2003 animal welfare during transport and at the time of slaughter 3/11/03 to 7/11/03
FVO report 8503/2002 animal welfare during transport 7 to 11 January 2002Source: Review of Animal Rights: Case Law and Literature: Misstanden Veemarkten