In 2015 and 2017, Eyes on Animals visited Heinen slaughterhouse in Zelhem (NL), where pigs and cattle are slaughtered. Following our advice, adjustments were made to the pig restraint box, which led to some improvements. Although we appreciated these changes, the process of moving pigs towards the restraint box remained very stressful, and further improvements were clearly … [Read more...] about No further improvements in animal welfare at Heinen slaughterhouse in Zelhem (NL)
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Slaughterhouse Beck currently not open to a visit from Eyes on Animals
In December 2024, Eyes on Animals carried out an unannounced visit to Beck slaughterhouse in Kupferzell, Germany. Beck specializes in the slaughter of piglets. At the time of our visit, no one was available to speak with us, so we followed up by email to request a meeting. In their response, Beck indicated that they are currently not interested in engaging in a … [Read more...] about Slaughterhouse Beck currently not open to a visit from Eyes on Animals
RTE Prime Time: Irish calves mistreated for export
On October 8, 2024, the Irish investigative program RTE Prime Time aired a shocking documentary about the export of Irish calves, responding to findings from Eyes on Animals, Ethical Farming Ireland, L214, and Dier&Recht. The documentary reveals various violations: calves are deprived of milk for extended periods, are mistreated at the Irish assembly center in Kerry, … [Read more...] about RTE Prime Time: Irish calves mistreated for export
Alleged exploitation of workers at ‘International Poultry Services’ Dutch chicken-catching company
International Poultry Services (IPS) is the largest poultry catching company in the Netherlands. It is under suspicion of exploiting their catchers and for human trafficking. An investigation into this matter was carried out by journalists from the well-respected investigative magazine Follow the Money (FTM). FTM reveals that IPS has previously been fined for … [Read more...] about Alleged exploitation of workers at ‘International Poultry Services’ Dutch chicken-catching company
VanDrie Group ignores continuous violations in calf imports
In recent years, Eyes on Animals has repeatedly alerted the VanDrie Group to the systematic violations in the importation of Irish calves. During their journey to Dutch calf-fattening farms, young calves are deprived of milk for more than 30 hours, which contravenes the European Transport Regulation. Additionally, we have observed that calves are consistently kicked and … [Read more...] about VanDrie Group ignores continuous violations in calf imports
