In recent years, Eyes on Animals has repeatedly alerted the VanDrie Group to the systematic violations in the importation of Irish calves. During their journey to Dutch calf-fattening farms, young calves are deprived of milk for more than 30 hours, which contravenes the European Transport Regulation. Additionally, we have observed that calves are consistently kicked and … [Read more...] about VanDrie Group ignores continuous violations in calf imports
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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
EonA exposes hypocrisy by Gimdes, a Halal certifying company in Turkey, that produces a booklet on “Halal” meat
During our work in Turkey, visiting cattle and sheep slaughterhouses, we sadly often see horrendous animal suffering. Animals have their throats slit while fully conscious and sentient, but are also chained up by one leg and hoisted fully off the floor or have their legs tied up or are rotated on their backs, often after being electric prodded or very roughly … [Read more...] about EonA exposes hypocrisy by Gimdes, a Halal certifying company in Turkey, that produces a booklet on “Halal” meat
Van Kemenade slaughterhouse not interested in animal welfare advice Eyes on Animals
Eyes on Animals submitted multiple requests to Van Kemenade in 2022 and 2023, asking for a visit to their slaughterhouse in Asten (NL). Unfortunately, Van Kemenade never responded to our requests, leading us to conclude that they have no interest in our advice. Van Kemenade also slaughters surplus piglets. These are piglets that are not further fattened due to (small) … [Read more...] about Van Kemenade slaughterhouse not interested in animal welfare advice Eyes on Animals
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)
