On August 14, 2023, our organization, Eyes on Animals, conducted a stunning and slaughtering training session at the Uşak Municipality Abattoir. I, Asalet Sancakdaroglu, represented our organization during this event. The president of the Animal Friends Association, HAYDOS, Ms. Türkan Dağdelen, took the lead in this endeavor. She introduced us to the officials at the … [Read more...] about Training on how to use a stunner at Uşak Municipality Abattoir, Turkey
Our inspections
Meeting and presentation on animal welfare concerns during slaughter with Et Süt in Turkey
Eyes on Animals' inspector in Turkey, Asalet Sancakdaroglu, and Professor Mrs. Duygu Dalgın held an important meeting with Et Süt (Meat and Dairy) Kurumu in Ankara. They are a government body and oversee meat and dairy sales in throughout the country. During this meeting, Asalet gave a presentation on our years of visiting Turkish cattle and sheep slaughterhouses and the … [Read more...] about Meeting and presentation on animal welfare concerns during slaughter with Et Süt in Turkey
Trailing of Irish calves to Dutch veal farms reveals violations, abuse and poor living conditions
Last March three international teams (L214, Ethical Farming Ireland and Eyes on Animals) trailed four trucks from Irish assembly centers to veal farms in the Netherlands. The trail included trucks from the Irish companies Hallissey and Hinde and the Dutch company Gebroeders Poll. The investigation reveals the stressful 3-4 day long journey and in-transit … [Read more...] about Trailing of Irish calves to Dutch veal farms reveals violations, abuse and poor living conditions
Visit to Livestock trader and transport company Venneker
Today, we paid a visit to Venneker in Germany to brainstorm animal welfare improvements in pig transportation. Venneker's latest trucks are equipped with sprinklers and 60 fans to reduce heat stress. They also have smart cameras above the loading ramp. Currently, these cameras are primarily used for pig counting, but in the future, they could also be utilized for animal … [Read more...] about Visit to Livestock trader and transport company Venneker
Fourth meeting with “calf-welfare group” to advise Flemish Minister of Animal Welfare
Today, Dr. Ronald Rongen participated on behalf of Eyes on Animals in the fourth meeting of the Calf-Welfare Working Group in Brussels, as part of advising the Flemish Council for Animal Welfare. Improving calf-welfare has an impact on the entire chain. The participants and representatives of the veal sector in this group are well-aware of this. Pro and con arguments are … [Read more...] about Fourth meeting with “calf-welfare group” to advise Flemish Minister of Animal Welfare