Im letzten Jahr nahmen einige Mitarbeiter des Schlachthauses in Cape Coast an der Theorieschulung von Eyes on Animals und WACPAW teil, wie Tierwohl bei der Schlachtung verbessert werden kann. Dieses Jahr besuchen EonA und WACPAW das Schlachthaus wieder, um zu prüfen, ob sie bereit sind, Verbesserungen vorzunehmen. Wir sind positiv überrascht - sie sind jetzt davon … [Mehr...] about Praxistraining Schlachthaus Cape Coast, Ghana
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Treffen mit DEFRA (Abteilung für Umwelt, Ernährung und ländliche Angelegenheiten)
Nachdem EoA gebeten wurde, zu den Konsultationen der britischen Regierung hinsichtlich eines möglichen Verbotes von Exporten lebender Tiere beizutragen, wurden wir auch gleich zu einem Treffen bei DEFRA in London eingeladen. Weitere Teilnehmer waren WAP (World Animal Protection) und CIWF (Compassion in World Farming) und wir diskutierten die Möglichkeiten für UK … [Mehr...] about Treffen mit DEFRA (Abteilung für Umwelt, Ernährung und ländliche Angelegenheiten)
Training on how to reduce suffering during slaughter in Cape Coast, Ghana
In Ghana, like most African countries, animals are not stunned before having their throats cut. Captive bolts or other stunning equipment is not available there or known. Today we (Eyes on Animals and WACPAW) gave a training course to 20 slaughtermen and agricultural students about the importance of rendering animals unconscious before slaughter in order to reduce some of … [Mehr...] about Training on how to reduce suffering during slaughter in Cape Coast, Ghana
Erfolgreiches Treffen mit Marqt und einem ethischen Milchbauern
Eyes on Animals organisierte ein Treffen zwischen dem Leiter der Molkereiabteilung der Supermarktkette Marqt und einem sehr verantwortungsbewussten Milchbauern. Wir kennen den Milchbauern persönlich. Er zieht seine Kälber mindestens 2 Monate lang gemeinsam mit ihren Müttern in der Herde auf und entwöhnt sie dann schrittweise bis zum Absetzen. Heute fand das gemeinsame … [Mehr...] about Erfolgreiches Treffen mit Marqt und einem ethischen Milchbauern
Meeting with industry about “National plan extreme temperatures”
Today Eyes on Animals attended a meeting with stakeholders from the livestock industry (Vee&Logistiek and COV) about the “National plan extreme temperatures”, also called the ‘heat protocol’ which has been developed by the industry. The Dierenbescherming (Dutch Society for the Protection of Animals) was also present. Eyes on Animals requested the meeting after they … [Mehr...] about Meeting with industry about “National plan extreme temperatures”
Visit to duck slaughterhouse Tomassen in Ermelo
Today our team visited duck slaughterhouse Tomassen in Ermelo. Tomassen is the only duck slaughterhouse in the Netherlands. The duck meat is largely exported to Western Europe. They also serve the Asian market. A small part goes to Dutch supermarkets and catering. At Tomassen, ducks are stunned with an electric water bath. There is a lot of discussion about this stunning … [Mehr...] about Visit to duck slaughterhouse Tomassen in Ermelo
Visit to poultry slaughterhouse Mieki in Hunsel
Today was very hot out so we brought an unannounced visit to to poultry slaughterhouse Mieki in Hunsel. Mieki is part of Van Miert in Breukelen. At the time of our visit (around 16:30) there was no more supply of chickens. We spoke briefly with a Mieki employee. He informed us that they stop the slaughter quite early in Hunsel. According to him, there were no problems with … [Mehr...] about Visit to poultry slaughterhouse Mieki in Hunsel
Visit to pig slaughterhouse Pali in Geldrop (NL)
Today we made an unannounced visit to the Pali pig slaughterhouse in Geldrop. When we arrived (13:45) there was no activity. The manager told us that because of the extreme heat all the pigs had already been taken inside before 12 noon. He explained that their pig trucks never have to wait outside the plant. Pali has their own transporters (no external transport companies) … [Mehr...] about Visit to pig slaughterhouse Pali in Geldrop (NL)
Visit to pig slaughterhouse Van Rooi
Today we made an unannounced visit to pig slaughterhouse Van Rooi in Helmond (NL) due to the recent extreme summer heat. We arrived around 12 noon, when the outside temperature had already reached 37 degrees Celsius in the sun and 33.5 degrees Celsius in the shade. Because the temperature in the shade is below 35 degrees Celsius the industries ‘heat protocol still allows … [Mehr...] about Visit to pig slaughterhouse Van Rooi
Visit to Compaxo pig slaughterhouse in Zevenaar (NL)
Today we inspected Compaxo, a pig slaughterhouse in Zevenaar. Outside temperatures are 33 degrees Celsius in the shade and 37 degrees Celsius in the sun. Because the temperature is above 27 degrees Celsius the industry’s heat protocol is active. We are welcomed by two managers from Compaxo. They explain to us that the arrival of pigs is staggered over the course of the … [Mehr...] about Visit to Compaxo pig slaughterhouse in Zevenaar (NL)
