One of the biggest welfare problems in the dairy industry is the production of new-born calves that are seen as unwanted, as all the milk from their mother is considered for “human consumers”. As a result, calves are separated at birth and placed often into plastic igloos or small barren pens where the calf has no opportunity to grow socially, to run and play or to feel … [Read more...] about More calves get to stay with their mothers thanks to Plus supermarket and Lebkov & Sons coffee chain
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Czech regulations require that ducks be supported when caught
In the Netherlands, when ducks need to be transported for slaughter, they are lifted by their necks/heads and thrown or tossed into containers. The roughness of this process was captured on video by Animals Rights a few years ago. In Czechia, it's not allowed to hang ducks by their necks. Their regulations explicitly state that ducks must be supported, with a hand under … [Read more...] about Czech regulations require that ducks be supported when caught
Dutch Parliament votes to ban import of unweaned calves from Ireland and other countries
All the years of investigative work Eyes on Animals, L214 and Ethical Farming Ireland did together, visiting Irish calf markets and trailing trucks full of unweaned calves from Ireland via France to veal farms in The Netherlands may finally be paying off. The Dutch parliament voted today in favour of putting a stop to these long-distance transports of unweaned calves. … [Read more...] about Dutch Parliament votes to ban import of unweaned calves from Ireland and other countries
Meeting the influential theologian about Islam and the need to accept stunning in Turkish abattoirs
Asalet from Eyes on Animals met with Islam theologian professor Dr. Faruk Beşer. He is a respected and influential theologian. Asalet told him about the suffering he sees inside Turkish abattoirs and the difference stunning animals (rendering them unconscious) prior to tethering, shackling and cutting their throats, makes to the level of fear and pain they experience. They … [Read more...] about Meeting the influential theologian about Islam and the need to accept stunning in Turkish abattoirs
EonA interviewed extensively on Turkish television
Asalet, our inspector and trainer in Turkey for Eyes on Animals, was on BR TV in Turkey last night, together with a colleague from HAYTAP. Asalet explained his work at reducing animal suffering inside slaughterhouses and teaching the use of stunners to phase out the slaughter of fully conscious and sentient animals. He says a stunner like a captive bolt can at least make … [Read more...] about EonA interviewed extensively on Turkish television
WACPAW/EonA Workshop on Compassion for Farm Animals in Tamale (Ghana) reported on Ghana television !
On September 16th Ghana television reported on a workshop WACPAW hosted, with support from EonA, promoting compassion to farm animals. The workshop was geared towards butchers, Imams, agricultural scholars and farmers and was a great success. Watch the TV interview with Safian, director of WACPAW. … [Read more...] about WACPAW/EonA Workshop on Compassion for Farm Animals in Tamale (Ghana) reported on Ghana television !
Compassionate People program launched in Ghana- our first training focused on traditional plant-based dishes
The "Compassionate People" program by WACPAW, with support from EonA, educates and advocates for compassionate relationships between humans, animals, and the environment. One of its aims is to promote largely plant-based diets. On September 1, 2023, WACPAW trained Chogu Yapalsi M/A Primary School staff and sixth-grade students in Northern Ghana on preparing affordable … [Read more...] about Compassionate People program launched in Ghana- our first training focused on traditional plant-based dishes
Mitigation of chicken suffering at JFamco slaughterhouse in Accra (Ghana)
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)
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
