On January 15th 2015, the EU import ban on horsemeat from Mexico came into force. On-the-spot investigation now shows that the plant in Aguascalientes has completely stopped the slaughter of horses, meaning that no horses are slaughtered for the Mexican market or for export to other countries either. In February 2015, the Mexican newspaper „Página 24“ reported that the … [Read more...] about Mexican horse slaughterhouse stops slaughter of horses
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Jumbo stops selling horse meat from Argentina
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
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