Eyes on Animals gave a talk today to 36 veterinarians at the FVE (Federation of Veterinarians of Europe ). The international audience was made out of veterinarians working as official inspectors from governments across Europe. We started off about the pain and panic pigs experience when CO2-gas is used to stun pigs at large pig slaughterhouses and the need for a more … [Mehr...] about EonA gives a talk to FVE on our improved pig electric-stunning design (to help phase out CO2 gas)
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Unannounced visit to piglet slaughterhouse Beck in Kupferzell, Germany
Today, Eyes on Animals conducted an unannounced visit to a large slaughterhouse in Germany specializing in piglets. This facility often processes piglets with minor abnormalities, such as navel hernias, swollen joints, or bitten tails. These conditions can impair growth, potentially worsen, or require medical treatment, making early slaughter the most cost-effective … [Mehr...] about Unannounced visit to piglet slaughterhouse Beck in Kupferzell, Germany
Visit to VION cattle and pig slaughterhouse in Crailsheim, Germany
Today, Eyes on Animals visited a large pig and cattle slaughterhouse of VION in Crailsheim, Germany. Despite arriving without an appointment, the manager immediately made time for us. This allowed us to dive into key topics, including public concerns about CO₂ stunning for pigs and our work on a less stressful alternative: an optimized automatic electrical stunning system. … [Mehr...] about Visit to VION cattle and pig slaughterhouse in Crailsheim, Germany
Präsentation bei der Tierärztlichen Vereinigung Deutschland zum Thema Geflügeltransport
Am vergangenen Wochenende hielt Eyes on Animals eine Präsentation vor der Arbeitsgruppe (Geflügel-)Transporte der Tierärztlichen Vereinigung (TVT). Die Durchsetzungspolitik der NVWA bezüglich Fangverletzungen war ein heißes Thema! In den Niederlanden werden sowohl der Geflügelzüchter als auch das Fangteam mit einer Geldstrafe belegt, wenn mehr als 1 % der Bestände … [Mehr...] about Präsentation bei der Tierärztlichen Vereinigung Deutschland zum Thema Geflügeltransport
Follow-up check of Cape Coast cattle slaughter slab, Ghana
For the past 5 years Eyes on Animals and WACPAW (West Africa Center for the Protection of Animal Welfare) have been visiting the Cape Coast cattle slaughter slab in Cape Coast, Ghana. The purpose of our visits was to check on the handling of the cattle and provide assistance and advice where possible, in the hope to decrease stress and suffering of the animals. On our … [Mehr...] about Follow-up check of Cape Coast cattle slaughter slab, Ghana
