Today we had a follow-up meeting with the Corporate Social Responsibility manager of Jumbo supermarket. We discussed their newest decisions regarding selling imported horse meat. Since we released our investigative report showing the horrendous transport and slaughter conditions of horses observed in South, Central and North America, Jumbo decided to take some steps. Today … [Read more...] about Jumbo stops selling horse meat from Argentina
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Bravo to Ivo Hendriksen slaughterhouse, NL
Today a team from Eyes on Animals returned to Ivo Hendriksen slaughterhouse in Lichtenvoorde, NL. At this plant, various types of animals are slaughtered, in particular piglets. We were pleased to see during this follow-up visit that they had put several of our recommendations into practice that we gave them last year. Ivo Hendriksen has installed rubber nobs on all … [Read more...] about Bravo to Ivo Hendriksen slaughterhouse, NL
EU Court Decision made: Animal-Transport regulation also valid outside EU
European livestock transporters are required to abide by the European animal protection during transport regulation (EC 1/2005), even if they are operating outside of Europe, as ruled by the Court of Justice of the European Union on 23 April 2015. The case involved German veterinarian authorities who had refused to grant permission to a carrier wishing to transport cattle … [Read more...] about EU Court Decision made: Animal-Transport regulation also valid outside EU
Animal welfare improvements at Bolu Kuruçay slaughterhouse
On April the 16th we visited Kurucay slaughterhouse in Bolu. They did some really nice animal welfare improvements wich we want everebody to notice. 1 - The lateral protection of the raceways towards the restraint box used to be open. The animals were able to see objects and people moving around them and therefore refused to walk on. Now the lateral protection is solid … [Read more...] about Animal welfare improvements at Bolu Kuruçay slaughterhouse
Animal welfare improvements at Baskent slaughterhouse in Sincan, Ankara
On April the 15th we visited Baskent slaughterhouse. They did some really nice animal welfare improvements wich we want everebody to notice. 1 - When we went there the first time there was no roof above the waiting area. This time we saw a new built roof which protects the animals from adverse weather. A roof also prevents the creation of shadows on the floor … [Read more...] about Animal welfare improvements at Baskent slaughterhouse in Sincan, Ankara
Turkish Ministry of Agriculture is going to print Turkish Slaughter Modernization Brochure
Promising news! We just heard from Sinan that the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture is going to print more copies of our Turkish Slaughter Modernization Brochure (about improving animal-welfare) and distribute them to every slaughterhouse in Turkey! And that the officials from the Turkish Ministry in charge of giving out subsidies for agricultural development, wants to join … [Read more...] about Turkish Ministry of Agriculture is going to print Turkish Slaughter Modernization Brochure
Compliments to company Mantrans
The good news is that last week we checked on transport containers from the company Mantrans used to transport turkeys. The side doors can all be opened, turkeys can be accessed during transport which is good. But there is still bad news- this is not the case for 90% of the transported broiler chickens and almost 100% of the laying hens in the Netherlands and abroad- … [Read more...] about Compliments to company Mantrans
Leeuwarden livestock market invests in improvements
Today an EonA team returned unannounced to the Leeuwarden cattle market to make sure unfit cows were not again arriving as we saw in August. Thankfully, the team did not see any crippled or seriously sick cows. We also were able to see if the improvements we insisted on were put into practice. The good news is: 1. the posters on identifying a sick and healthy cow that … [Read more...] about Leeuwarden livestock market invests in improvements
Van Rooi installs larger inspection doors on his trucks
A few days ago we received the news that Van Rooi Meat had Cuppers carosserie build larger inspection doors in their temperature-controlled livestock trucks. These inspection-doors are wider than the tiny ones that we unfortunately continue to see used by other transport companies (see photo below). The advantage of larger inspection doors is that officials and the drivers … [Read more...] about Van Rooi installs larger inspection doors on his trucks
Compliments to Tönnies and Euro Meat Group slaughterhouses
For many people, the world would be a nicer place if there were no slaughterhouses. But the fact of the matter is that they will not be phased out any time soon as the vast majority of people around the world consume and use animal products. Isn't it good that some slaughterhouses are taking action now to at least reduce stress and suffering ? Both Toennies and Euro Meat … [Read more...] about Compliments to Tönnies and Euro Meat Group slaughterhouses
