One of the most horrible things the WACPAW (local NGO in Ghana that we work with) and EonA teams face during our work in Ghana is what happens to downer cows, especially at abattoirs in the Muslim region not yet accepting stunning. The animals are dragged into the slaughter hall, still fully conscious and sometimes even by ropes around their necks. We can get angry about … [Read more...] about Improvement at Tamale abattoir in Ghana – trolleys for downer cattle
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Welfare-workshop on stunning at Karabük abattoir, Turkey
These photos are from Karabük slaughterhouse in Turkey where an EonA team, with the help of Haytap, held a welfare-worshop today. EonA educated the staff and some of the owners of cattle present about how a captive bolt stunner works and why rendering the animals unconscious first before slaughter reduces a lot of the pain and fear the animals go through. Asalet also … [Read more...] about Welfare-workshop on stunning at Karabük abattoir, Turkey
WACPAW with EonA support host workshop for butchers, Imams, farmers and public on Compassion for Farm Animals in Tamale, Ghana
WACPAW (West Africa Centre for the Protection of Animal Welfare) with the support of Eyes on Animals organized a one-day workshop in Tamale (GHANA) on Promoting Compassion for Farm Animals. Five chiefs from Tamale, 6 Imams, 6 school teachers, 4 butchers, 6 veterinarians, 6 Agricultural Officers, 6 farmers, 5 volunteer inspectors from WACPAW and 15 members of the public … [Read more...] about WACPAW with EonA support host workshop for butchers, Imams, farmers and public on Compassion for Farm Animals in Tamale, Ghana
Visit to Mulder goat and sheep slaughterhouse, NL
Today Eyes on Animals was asked by the owner of Mulder abattoir to discuss future ideas the plant could take into account to help reduce fear and pain of goats and sheep when slaughtered. Awhile ago, Mulder abattoir went on fire and a lot of the plant was damaged. They thus had to shut down and are now in the midst of re-building – a perfect chance to start from … [Read more...] about Visit to Mulder goat and sheep slaughterhouse, NL
Visit to Van Rooi pig slaughterhouse in Helmond (NL) during heat
Today, we conducted an unannounced visit to Van Rooi pig slaughterhouse. We chose a later time in the afternoon (starting at 17:00) because the temperature was expected to rise as the day progressed. At Van Rooi, pigs are delivered until late in the evening (around 20:00). It was 32-33°C in the sun during our visit. At Van Rooi, drivers who need to wait before … [Read more...] about Visit to Van Rooi pig slaughterhouse in Helmond (NL) during heat
Visit to VION Pig Slaughterhouse in Boxtel During Heat
Today, we paid an unannounced visit to the VION pig slaughterhouse in Boxtel (NL). At VION in Boxtel, we have often observed chauffeurs waiting for many hours before pigs could be unloaded. We have also frequently seen trucks, fully loaded with pigs, standing outside the canopy in the sun. Because the situation did not improve sufficiently, we filed an enforcement request … [Read more...] about Visit to VION Pig Slaughterhouse in Boxtel During Heat
Repairs to lairage at Kumasi abattoir to stop workers throwing pigs over, Ghana
It was a nightmare, our first visits to this pig abattoir in Kumasi (Ghana). All of the gates of their old lairage were broken or rusted-shut and so workers were picking up pigs and throwing them overboard! Upon their abrupt landing, some pigs broke their legs and noses, and all of them were in sheer terror. We insisted that the manager do something about this and during … [Read more...] about Repairs to lairage at Kumasi abattoir to stop workers throwing pigs over, Ghana
Visit to VION pig slaughterhouse in Groenlo (NL) on a hot day
Due to the warm weather (26°C), Eyes on Animals conducted an unannounced visit to the VION slaughterhouse in Groenlo, where finishing pigs and sows are slaughtered. We were given permission to immediately observe the stationary trucks waiting on their premises and the unloading process. Unfortunately, the waiting time was really long: the pigs on board had to wait 2-2.5 … [Read more...] about Visit to VION pig slaughterhouse in Groenlo (NL) on a hot day
Visit to Remkes Poultry Slaughterhouse in Epe (NL) on a Hot Day
Today, we conducted an unannounced visit to Remkes in Epe (NL), where broiler breeders are slaughtered. This visit was prompted by the warm weather conditions (approximately 27°C). Waiting timesBroiler breeders, similar to laying hens, are often caught in the evening as they are calmer at that time. However, this also means that birds frequently arrive at the … [Read more...] about Visit to Remkes Poultry Slaughterhouse in Epe (NL) on a Hot Day
Visit to Van den Bor poultry slaughterhouse on a hot day
Today, we conducted an unannounced visit to the Van den Bor poultry slaughterhouse in Nijkerkerveen due to the warm weather (approximately 27 degrees Celsius). In 2021, Van den Bor was taken over by Esbro. On their premises, we observed two trucks carrying broiler chickens. The trucks were parked (mostly) in the shade next to a row of trees, but there were no mobile fans … [Read more...] about Visit to Van den Bor poultry slaughterhouse on a hot day
