For several years, EonA has been busy training several catching teams to catch poultry according to the upright method. Gemril was the first to start with this method, for which we are grateful. The catching teams of Van den Broek, Den Ouden, Jekal and Pots soon followed. We would like to thank the managers of these catching organisations for the fact that they wanted to … [Read more...] about Big compliment for catching teams who catch and load the chickens upright
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Eid el Kabir festival some sheep are now being stunned prior to being sacrificed in Turkey
It is Eid el Kabir right now for people of the Muslim faith. This is a time when people are encouraged to sacrifice their own luxuries and share with the poor. More and more young Muslims chose to donate homemade vegetarian food or clothes, but the majority still sacrifice an animal to be consumed by them, with some parts given to the poor. We encourage sacrificing … [Read more...] about Eid el Kabir festival some sheep are now being stunned prior to being sacrificed in Turkey
Three slaughterhouses implement animal welfare improvements
Following the advice of Eyes on Animals, three Dutch pig slaughterhouses have implemented animal welfare improvements. They are Pali in Geldrop, Vion in Groenlo and Vion in Apeldoorn. At Pali and Vion Groenlo several improvements were made so that when moving the pigs to the stunning area, they experience less stress. Changes include moving the pigs in smaller groups, … [Read more...] about Three slaughterhouses implement animal welfare improvements
Motion passed to further reduce death rate among male goat kids from the goat dairy industry
Following the report published by Eyes on Animals and the TV show Radar about this, the Party for the Animals has filed a motion to further reduce the death rate among male kids and to improve their welfare. Today a majority in the House of Representatives passed the motion. Eyes on Animals is extremely happy that the motion passed. We … [Read more...] about Motion passed to further reduce death rate among male goat kids from the goat dairy industry
Motions passed for legal requirements to reduce heat-stress during live transports
Recently two important motions were passed at the House of Representatives to restrict heatstress during live transports. The motions were filed by Esther Ouwehand and Loenie Vestering from the Political Party for the Animals. A majority of the House of Representatives voted for a full ban on the transporation of live animals at temperatures above … [Read more...] about Motions passed for legal requirements to reduce heat-stress during live transports