The Irish Minister of Agriculture has announced that the export of calves to, among others, the Netherlands will be subject to stricter supervision this spring. More unannounced checks will be carried out, transport by sea will sometimes be accompanied by veterinarians and measures will be taken to prevent overloading, inadequate resting time and rough treatment at the … [Read more...] about Stricter rules on transport of Irish calves to the Netherlands
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Eyes on Animals is training more and more highway police
This year, EonA has increased the number of training given to police to further reduce the suffering of animals during transport. Whereas in previous years the police only checked paperwork and driving times, there are now more and more officials on the highway who can also check the animals themselves. Before Eyes on Animals started training, the police often expressed … [Read more...] about Eyes on Animals is training more and more highway police
EonA starts training the French highway police
In collaboration with Welfarm and Animals Angels, Eyes on Animals has started giving animal welfare training courses to the highway police in France. France is an important country as it slaughters, imports and exports huge numbers of animals. By training the gendarmes, we ensure that these animal trucks are better checked and more frequently. Two police brigades have … [Read more...] about EonA starts training the French highway police
Largest Islamic group in Turkey publically announce that pre-stunning animals during slaughter is acceptable (is Halal)
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)
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 slaughter. The fans were placed next to those trucks waiting in the lairage and in the vicinity of the slaughterhouse. We advised Compaxo to elevate some of the fans in order for the … [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 them to import stun guns and cartridges into Turkey! This is major step forward because owners of slaughterhouses who want to stun the animals pre-slaughter could not acquire … [Read more...] about Turkey can now import stun guns and cartridges!
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 slaughter, most animals in Ghana still have their throats cut while still fully conscious. Blunt and short knives are often used causing the animals tremendous pain. … [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 or more, the poultry sector had not joined in. Last summer, hundreds of thousands of chickens were transported at temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius. In several … [Read more...] about Ban on livestock transport at 35℃ or more
Slaughterhouse in Tamale (Ghana) closes drains to prevent cattle from falling in and breaking their legs
During our visits to a slaughterhouse in Tamale (Ghana) we witnessed how cattle were falling into uncovered drains, causing extreme suffering, including, cattle breaking their legs and not being able to get back up again. Cattle where than violently dragged to the kill floor by being pulled and dragged by their tails, ears and (broken) limbs. On our recommendation … [Read more...] about Slaughterhouse in Tamale (Ghana) closes drains to prevent cattle from falling in and breaking their legs
Eyes on Animals visits VION Boxtel after the roof has been installed
An EoA team revisited VION Boxtel during the heat wave. After years of insistence from EoA , VION has now taken measures to protect pigs in the waiting livestock trucks. Partly due to our advice, Vion has purchased both larger and double fans, and has installed a roof in the parking area with space for 9 livestock trucks with trailers they have also … [Read more...] about Eyes on Animals visits VION Boxtel after the roof has been installed
