Ismailaga Cemaati, the largest Islamic group in Turkey, has recently published a video on the topic of animal slaughter. They announce that stunning animals (rendering them unconscious prior to slitting their throats) is acceptable and Halal. The animal did not die on its own and blood still flows out, and thus there are no hindrances to using stunners on animals in Halal … Read more... about Largest Islamic group in Turkey publically announce that pre-stunning animals during slaughter is acceptable (is Halal)
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Consultation with the works council of the KDS on heatstress
Today Eyes on Animals had a meeting with the worker's council of the KDS (The Animal Sector Quality Inspection Foundation) about the welfare of animals and employees … Read more... about Consultation with the works council of the KDS on heatstress
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Practical training of French Gendarmes, Arras, France
Eyes on Animals was together with Welfarm and the French gendarmes (that we gave a theory training to last month) in northern France to stop and check on animal … Read more... about Practical training of French Gendarmes, Arras, France
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Compaxo slaughterhouse takes measurements to reduce heatstress
Immediately after a visit from Eyes on Animals during the summer heatwave, Compaxo rented, and then purchased several fans to reduce heatstress in pigs held on stationary trucks waiting for … Read more... about Compaxo slaughterhouse takes measurements to reduce heatstress
Turkey can now import stun guns and cartridges!
After months of negotiating and extensive paperwork, Eyes on Animals inspector Asalet and a small team of Dutch inspectors have now received all necessary permits from the Turkish government allowing … Read more... about Turkey can now import stun guns and cartridges!
Beernink slaughterhouse in Oldenzaal (NL) shows no interest in animal welfare advice
At the end of May, Eyes on Animals made an unannounced visit to the Beernink slaughterhouse in Oldenzaal (NL). We spoke briefly with the owner about the work of Eyes on Animals and the state of animal … Read more... about Beernink slaughterhouse in Oldenzaal (NL) shows no interest in animal welfare advice
Slaughterhouse ESA donates equipment to EonA project in Ghana
Since 2017, Eyes on Animals has been working in Ghana to reduce the suffering of animals in slaughterhouses. Although Eyes on Animals has convinced several slaughterhouses to stun the animals before … Read more... about Slaughterhouse ESA donates equipment to EonA project in Ghana
Ban on livestock transport at 35℃ or more
Minister Schouten is going to ban domestic cattle transport at 35 degrees Celsius or more. Although the red meat industry had already voluntarily agreed not to transport animals at 35 degrees Celsius … Read more... about Ban on livestock transport at 35℃ or more
