On the agenda again was the formulation and development of advice to promote animal-friendly, and economically viable calf farming in Flanders. No easy task, given the representation of both livestock farmers/fatteners, the calf trade, veterinarians, research and of course animal rights (the latter represented by both GAIA as well as Eyes on Animals). That animal … [Read more...] about Seventh meeting with the “Welfare for Calves” working group to advise the Flemish Minister of Animal Welfare
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Upright chicken catching in Germany: collaboration with vets and officials
In Germany, chickens were caught for the first time using the gentle upright method of Eyes on Animals, instead of the conventional method of grabbing birds by one leg and letting them hang upside down. This innovative initiative was organized by the University of Hannover and the Niedersachsen ministry, seeking practical experience for an upcoming project on upright … [Read more...] about Upright chicken catching in Germany: collaboration with vets and officials
EonA provides a captive bolt stunner at the Turkish border
Since 2011 the border between the EU and Turkey has been open for livestock trucks from the EU to enter Turkey. Many of these animals arrive from far and have to wait for hours, even days, at this border crossing. We have seen hundreds of animals fall very sick at this border crossing due to these lengthy delays or poor conditions on board (overcrowding, heavily pregnant, … [Read more...] about EonA provides a captive bolt stunner at the Turkish border
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
