A few years ago, Eyes on Animals observed how the Belgian transport and slaughter company “Wilki” regularly picked up “ spent” laying hens on farms in the Netherlands. We were very disappointed by the condition and quality of the crates they were using. Many of the crates were broken, and thus were at risk of collapsing (crushing the birds inside) under the weight of the … [Read more...] about Wilki replaces old broken poultry-crates with better ones
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Helmaks Slaughter Equipment replaced production of trip-floor box with more humane upright boxes
Our strategy to change the world to be more humane to animals is not an aggressive one, but rather one that focuses on education and building bridges of communication. We strongly believe that in certain areas of the world, and in certain society groups, it is often the lack of knowledge about animal-behaviour and intelligence and the lack of awareness about more humane … [Read more...] about Helmaks Slaughter Equipment replaced production of trip-floor box with more humane upright boxes
Our police training courses lead to fines of disrespectful livestock transport companies
Our training courses that we developed and give to the road police in Poland are starting to pay off for the animals! During one of our recent practical training sessions in Katowice the police and us stopped a pig truck from a notoriously bad Polish transport company and caught them transporting pigs on the upper decks in very crowded conditions. The EU density levels … [Read more...] about Our police training courses lead to fines of disrespectful livestock transport companies
Weidemark purchased mobile fans and started plans for new shady parking area
In order to combat farm animals from suffering from the heat during transport in the summer, livestock transport companies and slaughterhouses must each do their part. The transport companies need to reduce the loading densities, avoid long journeys and avoid having animals on board during the peak temperatures of the day if they know they will have to sit and wait. But … [Read more...] about Weidemark purchased mobile fans and started plans for new shady parking area
Rondeel to switch to more ethical method of chicken-catching
Good news! Yesterday we met with the General Manager of Rondeel, a company that runs four chicken-farms in The Netherlands and produces eggs and poultry-meat according to higher welfare standards. He agreed with our idea to use the much more gentle method of chicken-catching, called "The EonA Dutch Method" next time they will empty out one of their barns. Eyes on Animals … [Read more...] about Rondeel to switch to more ethical method of chicken-catching