Our team is off to Ghana today to join the local group WACPAW to again help inspect and improve slaughter conditions there. We are bringing lots of equipment with us that is not available in Ghana, in order to help reduce pain during suffering (knife sharpeners, proper knives, stunners…). This excessive baggage normally would have cost us 100 euro but KLM, after hearing … [Read more...] about Eyes on Animals off to Ghana, thank you to KLM
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Follow-up inspection of Turkish slaughterhouses by Eyes on Animals
Animals often arrive severely injured at the Turkish slaughter houses, unable to stand or walk and suffering horribly. Yet they are forced to walk to the area where they’ll be slaughtered. Using a chain, they are then hoisted in the air by one leg only to have their throats slit without being stunned first and while still fully conscious. Eyes on Animals does its … [Read more...] about Follow-up inspection of Turkish slaughterhouses by Eyes on Animals
Visit of Eikelenboom slaughterhouse in Lith (NL)
Today we made an unannounced visit to Eikelenboom slaughterhouse in Lith (NL), where we were warmly welcomed by the owner, Jan Eikelenboom. After a short introductory talk, where we introduced ourselves, we were invited for a tour of the slaughterhouse . At the time, there were only sheep in the lairage. At Eikelenboom they slaughter both sheep and goats. … [Read more...] about Visit of Eikelenboom slaughterhouse in Lith (NL)
EonA visits Van Miert poultry slaughterhouse during heatwave
On Friday July 26 Eyes on Animals visited Van Miert poultry slaughterhouse in Breukelen. The temperature at 11am was already 36 degrees Celsius. During our visit a poultry truck was parked directly in the sun, next to the slaughterhouse for 15 minutes. Even though this might seem like a short time, every minute in the direct sun is one too many. When there is no … [Read more...] about EonA visits Van Miert poultry slaughterhouse during heatwave
EonA visits poultry slaughterhouse GPS during heatwave
On Thursday July the 25th Eyes on Animals made an unannounced visit to poultry slaughterhouse GPS in Nunspeet (NL). At the time of our visit (12:00) the outside temperature was 34,4°C in the shade and 37°C in the sun, with a relative humidity of 35%. GPS has a wooded parking area where trucks can stand in the shade next to several large fans. However, in … [Read more...] about EonA visits poultry slaughterhouse GPS during heatwave
EonA visits Storteboom poultry slaughterhouse during heatwave
Today a team from Eyes on Animals made an unannounced visit to poultry slaughterhouse Storteboom in Putten (NL). At the time of our visit (13:15) the outside temperature was 39-40 degrees Celsius, with a relative humidity of 30%. Due to the holidays they did not have much time to give us a tour, however we were allowed to quickly observe the birds in the … [Read more...] about EonA visits Storteboom poultry slaughterhouse during heatwave
EonA team visits poultry slaughterhouse Remkes in Epe (NL) during heatwave
Today our team visited poultry slaughterhouse Remkes in Epe. Remkes mainly slaughters broiler-breeders. Remkes has a covered parking area near the slaughterhouse where poultry trucks can park in the shade. Four fans are placed on either side of the parking area and another four fans are installed underneath the roof. Twelve fans in total. Special netting was … [Read more...] about EonA team visits poultry slaughterhouse Remkes in Epe (NL) during heatwave
Eyes on Animals visits the slaughterhouse of KemperKip in Uden
On Wednesday 24 July a team from Eyes on Animals made an unannounced visit to the slaughterhouse of KemperKip in Uden. We wanted to see if measures were being taken to protect chickens waiting for slaughter during the extreme heat of this week. No slaughtering was taking place on the day but we had the opportunity to have a conversation with an … [Read more...] about Eyes on Animals visits the slaughterhouse of KemperKip in Uden
Visit to the ESBRO poultry slaughterhouse in Wehl
Today we made an unannounced visit to the ESBRO slaughterhouse to take a closer look at how the heat protocol (from the poultry sector itself) is dealt with. The poultry sector is not affiliated with the "Protocol Livestock transport at extreme temperatures" and therefore the supply can continue throughout the day. At this slaughterhouse, slaughter continues for 18 … [Read more...] about Visit to the ESBRO poultry slaughterhouse in Wehl
First visit of Hayrabol slaughterhouse, Turkey
Today our team in Turkey visited Hayrabol slaughterhouse in Turkey. We wanted to get an impression of the conditions inside and see if there was interest from the managers and veterinarian in animal-welfare. The manager of the plant was absent. The veterinarians were present and very willing to discuss animal-welfare. They admitted that things could be improved on, but it … [Read more...] about First visit of Hayrabol slaughterhouse, Turkey
