Vion Groenlo has informed us that after our visit they improved their lairage by installing black rubber shock absorbers on the gates to reduce the noise when slamming them shut. Noise, particularly loud bangs, greatly add to the stress and fright level of animals in slaughterhouses. We thank Vion Groenlo for acting on this suggestion and doing something to improve … [Read more...] about Vion Groenlo slaughterhouse reduces noise level
News
Dec 2012 Shame on Animex transport company and sia Genetic LV
During Ramadam this year (late August), most EU organizers and transporters knew not to load animals for Turkey as Turkey was not allowing EU animals in during this time. But we saw Animex on the road in Hungary, riding towards the Turkish border with live cattle on board! Despite warning the drivers and the boss that the border was not open for another 4 days, they … [Read more...] about Dec 2012 Shame on Animex transport company and sia Genetic LV
June 2013 Slaugtherhouse Amsterdam refuses visit in the context of unstunned ritual slaughter
In June, teams of Eyes on Animals and AWF visited a number of Turkish slaughterhouses, where animals are slaughtered ritually and unstunned. At most of these slaughterhouses we were received very politely. We concluded that there are several aspects that need to be improved to make the animals suffer less. Managers and veterinarians of these slaughterhouses have promised … [Read more...] about June 2013 Slaugtherhouse Amsterdam refuses visit in the context of unstunned ritual slaughter
Nov 2012 Keus en Mollink caught for overcrowding
Eyes on Animals received news that a Keus en Mollink truck with slaughter pigs on board was stopped by the Hungarian authorities and found to have too many pigs on board. The EU loading density has a limit of 235kg/m2 but on board was 247kg/m2. We are in touch with Keus en Mollink to make sure their drivers put their foot down even if the local veterinarian and organizer … [Read more...] about Nov 2012 Keus en Mollink caught for overcrowding
Westfort slaughterhouse installs videocamera surveillance
Westfort pig slaughterhouse has installed video surveillance to monitor the behaviour of their employees towards the animals. Video surveillance in slaughterhouses has shown to have an immediate positive impact on the way employees handle the animals. The employees are more calm and careful and those having a bad day, think twice before letting it out on an innocent … [Read more...] about Westfort slaughterhouse installs videocamera surveillance
June 2012 Bulgarian transport company ‘Maria Livestock Express’ causes serious suffering
During our latest inspection visit to the Turkish/Bulgarian border in June 2012 Eyes on Animals, together with the Animal Welfare Foundation, checked two sheep transports of Bulgarian transport company ‘Maria Livestock Express. This is what we encountered: -Overloading - No access to water due to wrong nipple drinkers -Dead animals aboard - Injured animals - Sheep … [Read more...] about June 2012 Bulgarian transport company ‘Maria Livestock Express’ causes serious suffering
May 2012 Chicken transport containers not in compliance with EU law
The EU law protecting animals does not discriminate against smaller animals or animals of lower value, all vertebrate animals are to be treated equally. And yet, the transport of broiler chickens and spent hens is shocking: 1-2% arrive dead at the slaughterhouse and up to 50% in a flock have broken bones and yet are still loaded. The crates and drawers used to … [Read more...] about May 2012 Chicken transport containers not in compliance with EU law
March 2012 Transport company Keus en Mollink takes action to increase animal-welfare
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In order to improve the professionalism of its drivers, and avoid the serious mistakes of the past which sadly lead to animal suffering, Keus en Mollink transport company has taken numerous positive steps to better protect the animals they transport. Drivers that we observed not taking proper care of the animals during our investigations in Turkey were fired. As well, they … [Read more...] about March 2012 Transport company Keus en Mollink takes action to increase animal-welfare
Dec 2011 Welfare improvements at Compaxo slaughterhouse
Compaxo, a Dutch pig slaughterhouse, has responded very openly to some of our suggestions regarding improving conditions for "suspect" pigs. Suspect pigs are animals that are fit enough to be legally transported, but are lightly sick or injured. They are kept in separate pens at slaughterhouses, and usually only slaughtered at the end of the day to avoid any … [Read more...] about Dec 2011 Welfare improvements at Compaxo slaughterhouse
July 2011 Dutch transport company again involved in incident animal suffering
July 2011 During our inspections at the Bulgarian/Turkish border in July we observed drivers from the same Dutch transport company caught many times before, causing unnecessary suffering to animals. On board were two bulls that were injured, one could not even walk on its own. Both of the animals were forced to continue their journey, and not given any water, fresh straw … [Read more...] about July 2011 Dutch transport company again involved in incident animal suffering
