WACPAW and Eyes on Animals organized a conference on Animal Behavior and Welfare in Bolgatanga (northern region of Ghana) focusing on addressing animal cruelty especifically in the meat-trade of dogs and donkeys. The workshop had 55 participants, including teachers, vets, butchers, farmers, public health workers, media, and the general public. Topics covered included … [Read more...] about WACPAW/EonA organize big Animal-Welfare conference in northern Ghana
Slaughter industry
Training of pig slaughterhouse employees
Some of our work is behind the scene, like today. We gave a custom-tailored training course at one of the European pig abattoirs that has made major improvements to their equipment design and also to their method of moving animals. Of course animals never want to be killed and one cannot speak of welfare during slaughter, but we are pushing as much as possible that all … [Read more...] about Training of pig slaughterhouse employees
Training on how to stun animals at a halal cattle slaughterhouse near Düsze, Turkey
This morning we gave a training in a Turkish cattle slaughterhouse near Dűsze. They too were very interested in phasing out the practice of hoisting and cutting the throats of fully conscious and alert cattle and were ready to learn about the benefit of first stunning the animals. EonA taught them how a captive bolt stunner works and then taught them to use it correctly on … [Read more...] about Training on how to stun animals at a halal cattle slaughterhouse near Düsze, Turkey
Animal-welfare training at Kojo Krom slaughterhouse in Kumasi, 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 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
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 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
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)
Animal-welfare workshop for pig butchers at UDS campus slaughterhouse, Tamale, Ghana
Today we gave a training in humane handling to pig butchers in the region of Tamale. It was held at the UDS campus abattoir. Last year we had given a training here too, to agricultural students and the slaughter-men of this abattoir. Since we donated a captive bolt pistol and cartridges to them last year, all animals are being stunned before slaughter at UDS, instead of … [Read more...] about Animal-welfare workshop for pig butchers at UDS campus slaughterhouse, Tamale, Ghana
Training course for slaughtermen, veterinarians and agriculture students, Tamale/Ghana
WACPAW (West African Centre for the Protection of Animal Welfare) heard about our animal-welfare training courses in Turkey and asked Eyes on Animals if we could also come to Ghana to give a workshop to their slaughter men, veterinarians and agricultural students. We financed a team, including humane slaughter expert Dr. Awal Fuseini, and today gave a one-day course in … [Read more...] about Training course for slaughtermen, veterinarians and agriculture students, Tamale/Ghana
