For years, Irish calves are bought by Dutch producers that raise them for veal, a by-product of the Irish dairy industry. The Irish dairy industry is so massive (94% of Irish dairy is exported!) that they are happy that they can get rid of some of their unwanted calves. Dutch Van Drie is the main producer of veal meat, and almost runs a monopoly on this trade. However, … [Read more...] about Billionaire Van Drie veal company being brought to court
Our inspections
Use of captive bolt stunner at cattle abattoir near Düzce, Turkey
Another halal cattle slaughterhouse in Turkey is in favour of pre-stunning cattle before bleeding them out, so that the animal is rendered unconscious (insensitive to pain) before being hoisted and cut. Asalet from EonA was at this Turkish cattle slaughterhouse to train the workers and provide them with a captive bolt stunner last year. The manager had requested our help … [Read more...] about Use of captive bolt stunner at cattle abattoir near Düzce, Turkey
EonA presents on upright catching at the international Grüne Woche fair in Berlin
Today, Eyes on Animals gave a presentation on the upright catching of chickens at the major international agricultural fair "Grüne Woche" in Berlin. The presentation was attended by more than 300 people, including veterinarians, poultry farmers, and representatives from various German states. We shared our concerns about the current catching method (upside down, by one … [Read more...] about EonA presents on upright catching at the international Grüne Woche fair in Berlin
Upright catching of spent laying hens on Dutch farm Kipster
Last night we checked and assisted with the catching of spent-hens at a laying-hen farm in the Netherlands from Kipster. Most of the catchers were polite and listened to our tips and got into a gentle flow. What really helped is that not all hens were caught in just one night- instead they caught and loaded 12,000 birds per night … [Read more...] about Upright catching of spent laying hens on Dutch farm Kipster
Repair of trolleys for downer cattle, Tamale abattoir, Ghana
When we first visited Tamale abattoir in Ghana with WACPAW, we observed downer cattle being dragged into the slaughterhouse via ropes tied around their necks. It was horrible, as the animals were dragged this way up a long ramp and through the entire slaughterhouse building, covering about 50 metres in total. Last year we made trolleys so that these poor animals at … [Read more...] about Repair of trolleys for downer cattle, Tamale abattoir, Ghana
EonA and WACPAW build a trolley to reduce pain of downer animals at Bolgatanga abattoir, Ghana
Sadly the quality of many roads and trucks in Ghana are such that many animals suffer greatly during transport. Potholes and lack of suspension are just some of the causes. Cattle selected to go to slaughter are sometimes already weak or injured and thus frequently arrive as total downers. Without captive bolt stunners or proper unloading equipment these animals are always … [Read more...] about EonA and WACPAW build a trolley to reduce pain of downer animals at Bolgatanga abattoir, Ghana
Eyes on Animals meets with VanDrie Group about violations during calf transport from Ireland to the Netherlands
On December 14th, 2023, a friendly meeting took place between three representatives of the VanDrie Group and a delegation from Eyes on Animals. The purpose of this conversation was to address the welfare of calves during transport from Ireland to the Netherlands. Eyes on Animals, along with other international animal welfare organizations, has repeatedly observed that … [Read more...] about Eyes on Animals meets with VanDrie Group about violations during calf transport from Ireland to the Netherlands
EonA assists and supervises the upright catching of “spent” laying hens on a Demeter farm, NL
Eyes on Animals helped Demeter egg farmer Kees Sijbenga in Hooghalen (NL) supervise and assist in the upright catching of his "spent" laying hens. Most of the catchers did a very good job at keeping the birds upright and holding them gently; just a few were not following the instructions correctly, concluded both EonA and farmer Kees. This will be taken into account for … [Read more...] about EonA assists and supervises the upright catching of “spent” laying hens on a Demeter farm, NL
Inspection of dog slaughter in northern Ghana
Sadly, and shockingly, this is what the WACPAW/EonA team documented while inspecting dog slaughterplaces in northern Ghana. Dogs have their front legs brutally tethered behind their backs, their mouths taped shut and then their throats are slit. This is common practice in the dogmeat trade around the world. The transport of these dogs is also very horrible, overcrowded in … [Read more...] about Inspection of dog slaughter in northern Ghana
Installing perches at poultry farms in Ghana
Last year we gave training courses on how to improve poultry welfare on local farms and during catching in Sunyani, Ghana. We realized that none of the pens had perches. Together with the farmers, WACPAW/EonA organized the construction of 40 perching facilities and this week we placed them all into the aviaries! The team was also pleased with the level of improvements … [Read more...] about Installing perches at poultry farms in Ghana
