During our visit to the JFamco slaughterhouse in Accra (December 2022), we witnessed deeply distressing treatment of chickens. They were subjected to very brutal killing methods, which entailed having their throats cut first and then being thrown into a deep container while still conscious. Due to inadequate restraint during the cutting process, the cuts were often … [Read more...] about Mitigation of chicken suffering at JFamco slaughterhouse in Accra (Ghana)
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WACPAW and EonA construct ramp at Olive Abattoir in Gbawe (Ghana) to reduce injuries
In a team effort, WACPAW (West African Centre for the Protection of Animal Welfare) and Eyes on Animals have constructed a substantial concrete ramp at the Olive pig abattoir in Gbawe. During our visit in December 2022, we witnessed pigs being forcefully pushed off trucks lacking loading ramps, causing them to fall more than a meter onto the concrete pavement. This led to … [Read more...] about WACPAW and EonA construct ramp at Olive Abattoir in Gbawe (Ghana) to reduce injuries
Norwegian duck farmer implements improved herding and catching method for ducks
In many countries including the Netherlands, when meat ducks are caught for transport to slaughter, they are typically grabbed by the neck (under the head), several at a time, and thrown into crates or containers from a distance. Holte Gard, a mixed farm in Norway, demonstrates that there is an alternative approach. Using partitions, "lanes" are created at the edges of … [Read more...] about Norwegian duck farmer implements improved herding and catching method for ducks
Yet another Imam in Turkey speaks publicy in favour of stunning animals before cutting their throats
Great news from Turkey : Yet another Imam in Turkey is publicly promoting that animals be rendered first unconscious during slaughter and that stunners are perfectly acceptable in Islam. Animals should not be slaughtered by a knife to their throat while fully conscious and sentient. Eyes on Animals first met him 3 years ago to discuss this topic and 2 weeks ago, together … [Read more...] about Yet another Imam in Turkey speaks publicy in favour of stunning animals before cutting their throats
Immunocastration of male piglets contrary to belief IS good and is allowed
The main reason millions of piglets in Europe, even in the organic pork industry, continue to be surgically castrated (a painful procedure with a lot of after-pain) is because intact boars have a small chance of developing boar taint by the time they reach “slaughter” age. This means that the overwhelming majority of boar piglets continue to be painfully castrated for no … [Read more...] about Immunocastration of male piglets contrary to belief IS good and is allowed
