Today the WACPAW/EonA team visited Bodom in Ghana’s Bono East region to continue our animal welfare education program, partnered with Mariah Walton (USAID Peace Corps Volunteer). We engaged 60 farmers, including 16 women farmers, sharing practical ways to improve the welfare of their farm animals. The farmers were open, eager to learn, and pledged to handle their … [Read more...] about Animal-welfare training to animal farmers in Bodom, Ghana
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Vaccination and treatment of injured animals at Tugu Yapalsi farming community in Ghana
The WACPAW/EonA team returned to Tugu Yapalsi with strong support from the Tamale Metro Veterinary Department. We fulfilled our promise to vaccinate and treat animals: 340 sheep, 323 goats, 500 chickens, 160 pigeons, 204 Guinea fowls, and 2 dogs received vaccinations, deworming, and treatment. This initiative is part of our commitment to bring animal welfare issues … [Read more...] about Vaccination and treatment of injured animals at Tugu Yapalsi farming community in Ghana
Animal-welfare education workshop at Tugu Yapalsi farming community, Ghana
WACPAW/EonA conducted a community outreach at Tugu Yapalsi, a farming community in Tamale, Ghana. The community was selected after observing animal treatment here regarding housing, health, and welfare. With support from Victoria (Puumaya), a US volunteer, it was noted that sheep, goats, chickens, and cattle were exposed to harsh weather conditions without shelter, leading … [Read more...] about Animal-welfare education workshop at Tugu Yapalsi farming community, Ghana
Sixth meeting in Brussels with ‘calf-welfare group’ to advise Flemish Minister of Animal Welfare
Animal welfare sounds so straightforward, it should indeed be the most natural thing in the world. Simply respectful treatment between humans and animals. Unfortunately, reality often paints a different picture, where economic and political motives frequently hinder animal welfare. Representing Eyes on Animals, cattle behaviourist and veterinarian Dr. Ronald Rongen … [Read more...] about Sixth meeting in Brussels with ‘calf-welfare group’ to advise Flemish Minister of Animal Welfare
Inspecting farms where kalverliefde calves may go to after being weaned at a later age
As independent auditors of Kalverliefde, Eyes on Animals visited 2 farms today where the Kalverliefde calves go, or may go to, in the future. In Kalverliefde the replacing female calves spend at least 3 months with their mother in the dairy herd and the males and remaining female calves at least 35 days with their mother. This is a huge step compared to conventional dairy … [Read more...] about Inspecting farms where kalverliefde calves may go to after being weaned at a later age
