Today, in connection with the warm weather (28 degrees Celsius, 50% relative humidity) Eyes on Animals set out to inspect different types of pig transportation trucks. We took temperature and humidity measurements, checked the load density and observed the behaviour of the animals. The trucks were parked under a roofing with fans. Three cross-ventilated … [Mehr...] about Observations of heat-stress in pigs transported in different types of trucks in the Netherlands
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Inspection of delivery of pigs to Westfort slaughterhouse (NL) on a hot day
Today Eyes on Animals visited pig slaughterhouse Westfort to observe the measures they have taken to protect the delivered pigs from extreme heat. Temperatures reached 33-35 °C today with a humidity of almost 50%. We documented the arrival of 10 pig trucks. A couple of years ago Westfort, partly due to the advice from Eyes on Animals, built a canopy with … [Mehr...] about Inspection of delivery of pigs to Westfort slaughterhouse (NL) on a hot day
Überwachung und Unterstützung beim aufrechten Einfangen von Hennen bei Demeter Boerveenshof, NL
Heute Nacht wurden 8300 Legehennen auf einer Demeter-Eierfarm in Drenthe, NL, eingefangen und verladen. Es wurde die niederländische EonA Fangmethode angewendet, die viel humaner ist als die herkömmliche Methode, bei der die Vögel an ihren Beinen gepackt, mit dem Kopf nach unten hängen müssen. Die ausgebildeten Fänger der gewerblichen Fangfirma Smeding haben einen sehr … [Mehr...] about Überwachung und Unterstützung beim aufrechten Einfangen von Hennen bei Demeter Boerveenshof, NL
Pig farm for public viewing in Beemsterlant (NL) a disappointment
In an attempt to be more transparent, the pig industry in the Netherlands started a project to make several pig farms “open” for public viewing. Instead of sealed walls and no access, these farms would have several windows where people would be encouraged to peek in. Today an inspector from Eyes on Animals dropped by one of these pig farms, Beemsterlant. There were … [Mehr...] about Pig farm for public viewing in Beemsterlant (NL) a disappointment
Presentation to members of the Poultry Catchers Association about upright catching
Today EonA gave a presentation at the members' meeting of the Dutch Association of Poultry Catching Service Companies (NVPSB) about the upright catching of chickens. The reason for the invitation was a lawsuit filed by Wakker Dier, in which the judge ruled that catching chickens by the legs is against the law. This means that the sector will have to switch to a method … [Mehr...] about Presentation to members of the Poultry Catchers Association about upright catching
