Today, Eyes on Animals visited Smits’ poultry farm. Here they also produce eggs under the label Eike which are sold at Sligro (wholesaler). The Eike laying hens get daylight (via light tunnels in the ceiling) and have access to enrichment material in the barn (tree stumps and live larvae daily). The reason for our meeting is that Smits has indicated that they would like to … [Mehr...] about Meeting with poultry farm ‘Smits bron van energie’ about catching their hens upright (NL)
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Visit to VION Pig slaughterhouse in Groenlo
Today, Eyes on Animals visited pig slaughterhouse Vion in Groenlo. VION Groenlo has made a number of adjustments to lower the stress level in their slaughterhouse. The most important changes are: Pigs are being unloaded in smaller groups (appr. 15 pigs) to reduce stress and prevent bottle necks. The handlers have received additional animal welfare … [Mehr...] about Visit to VION Pig slaughterhouse in Groenlo
Visit to Dutch slaughterhouse of male goat kids
Today Eyes on Animals paid a visit to a slaughterhouse in the East part of the Netherlands. During our visit, very young male kids of 7-14 day old, as well as fattened male kids of 4-5 weeks old arrived and were slaughtered. Male kids are a “by-product” of goat dairy farming. Thanks partly to pressure from Eyes on Animal, an increasing number of male kids are … [Mehr...] about Visit to Dutch slaughterhouse of male goat kids
Ausstallen von Geflügel beim Eierproduzenten Gjis, Niederlande
Genauso wie Rondeel, Kipster und Demeter, ist nun auch der Eierproduzent Gjis ein weiterer Betrieb, der beschlossen hat, das Ausstallen seiner ausgedienten Legehennen mit der konventionellen Methode zu beenden (2-3 Hühner an ihren Beinen gepackt, mit dem Kopf nach unten, gleichzeitig in die Transportkistenzu stopfen). Begeistert stimmten sie zu, auf die humanere … [Mehr...] about Ausstallen von Geflügel beim Eierproduzenten Gjis, Niederlande
Observing arrival of pullets at Kipster, NL
This morning we visited Kipster to observe the unloading of the new pullets (young laying hens). The pullets were delivered in containers that consisted of seven levels. The containers were made of metal grids with inward- folding doors on both sides. The containers were owned by transport company BMV from Rijkevorsel (BE). The truck that transported the … [Mehr...] about Observing arrival of pullets at Kipster, NL
