With the help of Eyes on Animals training and stunning material and a donation from Varkens in Nood, our colleagues at WACPAW (West Africa Center for the Protection of Animal Welfare) gave a 2-day training course in how to stun pigs to the slaughtermen of Kojo Krom slaughterhouse in Kumasi. Eyes on Animals and WACPAW work together to try and put an end to the slaughter of … [Read more...] about Animal-welfare training at Kojo Krom slaughterhouse in Kumasi, Ghana
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Training of slaughterers at Dako Drom slaughterhouse, Ghana
With the help of Eyes on Animals training and stunning material and a donation from Varkens in Nood, our colleagues at WACPAW (West Africa Center for the Protection of Animal Welfare) gave a 2-day training course in how to stun pigs to the slaughtermen of Dako Drom slaughterhouse in Kumasi. Eyes on Animals and WACPAW work together in Ghana to try and put an end to … [Read more...] about Training of slaughterers at Dako Drom slaughterhouse, Ghana
Training of the Transport Authority Inspectors, Budapest, Hungary
Today a team from Eyes on Animals, Animal Welfare Foundation and Hungarian branch of Welfarm gave a training course to forty participants of the re-structured and newly established Transport Authority in Hungary. Our course covered the theory of the EU legislation on the protection of animals during transport, enforcement tips and sanctions, plus had a practical … [Read more...] about Training of the Transport Authority Inspectors, Budapest, Hungary
Training and testing at large European pig slaughterhouse – Phase 2
Today we returned to the European pig slaughterhouse that reached out for help so that we could continue testing out ways to reduce some of the stress the animals experience in their plant. We were pleased that they had been busy with construction and had made many improvements to the corridor and tunnel. The light from the windows that had been creating reflections … [Read more...] about Training and testing at large European pig slaughterhouse – Phase 2
Training and testing at large European pig slaughterhouse
On August 24th we had a brainstorm session with Dr. Temple Grandin and the CEO/COO of a large pig slaughterhouse in Europe. This was to look at how to continuously improve animal welfare at their plant. Today was our first day at the plant to observe their present status and make plans on improving their set-up where possible. We documented all potential stress areas in … [Read more...] about Training and testing at large European pig slaughterhouse
Bravo to Rondeel poultry and egg company !
Did you know that Rondeel is one of the 2 egg companies that made the switch to the EonA upright method of catching hens ? It means that they humanely catch hens one or maximum 2 at a time, holding the birds upright and supporting them under their breasts, and placing them in the transport crates upright. This is much better than the conventional method that all other egg … [Read more...] about Bravo to Rondeel poultry and egg company !
Follow-up training at JFamco slaughterhouse, Accra (Ghana)
Over Christmas WACPAW and Eyes on Animals held a follow-up training at JFamco slaughterhouse in Accra, Ghana. On this day we also donated a second captive bolt pistol so that cattle and goats could be stunned safely and quickly before being restrained and bled out. Normally animals are tethered or forced down on their side and have their throat slit while fully conscious. … [Read more...] about Follow-up training at JFamco slaughterhouse, Accra (Ghana)
Practical training of French Gendarmes, Arras, France
Eyes on Animals was together with Welfarm and the French gendarmes (that we gave a theory training to last month) in northern France to stop and check on animal trucks passing by. A Dutch truck loaded with sheep coming from Harlingen and heading to a slaughterhouse in southern France was inspected. Although there were fortunately no violations to the EU animal transport … [Read more...] about Practical training of French Gendarmes, Arras, France
Training of the gendarmes, Annecy, France
Today Eyes on Animals was asked by Welfarm and the gendarmes of Haute Savoie to help explain the EU legislation on the protection of animals during transport. There was a morning session followed by an afternoon session with the officials from the DDPP (previously the governmental veterinarian services) also giving a talk. The gendarmes came from all over the department, … [Read more...] about Training of the gendarmes, Annecy, France
Training of the gendarmes in Arras, France
Today, together with the French NGO Welfare, Eyes on Animals trained the gendarmes of Arras on the EU legislative requirements to protect animals during transport. The group was very motivated and already had some experience in inspecting livestock trucks.After the theory lesson, we headed onto the highway together to stop and check on livestock trucks passing by, and … [Read more...] about Training of the gendarmes in Arras, France
