Eyes on Animals spoke at a seminar of the World’s Poultry Science Association in Wageningen, sharing observations and experiences from the field on the catching and loading of poultry. In practice, most birds are still caught by one leg, pulled from the floor or housing system, and pushed or thrown into transport containers or crates […]
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14.&28.02. Animal-welfare educational course given to farmers, transporters and butchers in northern Ghana
EonA/WACPAW's team in Ghana gave 3 animal welfare training sessions to farmers, transporters and butchers in Tolon and Savelugu Districts this past week. We … Read more... about 14.&28.02. Animal-welfare educational course given to farmers, transporters and butchers in northern Ghana
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Dutch truck carrying 306 Irish calves overturns in France – 105 calves dead
On April 9, 2026, a Dutch truck carrying 306 Irish calves overturned on the A29 near Framerville-Rainecourt, in the Somme department in northern France. No fewer than 105 calves did not survive. The … Read more... about Dutch truck carrying 306 Irish calves overturns in France – 105 calves dead
German TV reports on the less painful alternative to CO2 gas that EonA designed for a pig slaughterhouse
German TV (NDR) again broadcasted a documentary about the pain and suffering caused by CO₂ gas, which is used in most large pig slaughterhouses in the West. 80% of pigs in Germany are forced to inhale … Read more... about German TV reports on the less painful alternative to CO2 gas that EonA designed for a pig slaughterhouse
VanDrie breaks promise on imports of Irish calves
The billion-euro veal company VanDrie Group is backing away from its firm promise to stop importing Irish calves from 2026 onwards. The company itself set this deadline following public outrage over … Read more... about VanDrie breaks promise on imports of Irish calves
05.&06.03. Eyes on Animals and Kalverliefde host big Calf with Cow conference “Giving Milk a Good Shake”
Almost 70 dairy farmers from 12 different nations attended out big conference on Calf with Cow Dairy. Some already kept their calves with the cows, some not yet but were considering the switch, and … Read more... about 05.&06.03. Eyes on Animals and Kalverliefde host big Calf with Cow conference “Giving Milk a Good Shake”
The Animal Law Foundation challenges UK government over cruel catching method
In February, an important court case will begin in the United Kingdom concerning the catching of chickens by their legs. The Animal Law Foundation is taking legal action against the UK … Read more... about The Animal Law Foundation challenges UK government over cruel catching method
