By: Marjolein van Huik, Senior Policy Officer Livestock Farming at The Dutch Society for the Protection of Animals, Madelaine Looije, Inspector at Eyes on Animals What happens to piglets deemed unsuitable for raising as finisher pigs? Tragically, these animals are not only sent to slaughter at a very young age but must also endure long and stressful journeys to get … [Mehr...] about Say no to long-distance transport of young piglets: transport meat, not live animals
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Visit to Mulder sheep and goat slaughterhouse in Twello (NL)
Today, we paid a scheduled visit to the Mulder slaughterhouse in Twello. With input from Eyes on Animals, Mulder has implemented various improvements to create a calmer, more controlled handling and stunning process, reducing stress for the animals and minimizing errors. During our visit we watched camera surveillance footage from previous days and walked through the … [Mehr...] about Visit to Mulder sheep and goat slaughterhouse in Twello (NL)
EonA gives a talk to FVE on our improved pig electric-stunning design (to help phase out CO2 gas)
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)
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
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
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
Visit to Van Rooi assembly center in Lieshout (NL): focus on slaughter piglets
Today, Eyes on Animals conducted an unannounced visit to the Van Rooi assembly center in Lieshout. The purpose of our visit was to gain more insight into the export of slaughter pigs and sows. These so-called “end-of-career animals” deserve extra attention in our view, as their condition is often suboptimal. Sows are usually culled due to fertility problems or reduced … [Mehr...] about Visit to Van Rooi assembly center in Lieshout (NL): focus on slaughter piglets
Visit to FamilyBeef cattle slaughterhouse in Epe (NL)
Today Eyes on Animals and MHS Consultancy visited the cattle slaughterhouse FamilyBeef in Epe, formerly known as Gosschalk. Since its acquisition by FamilyBeef, the facility has stopped slaughtering pigs and now exclusively slaughters cattle (including dairy cows and calves). During our visit, we assessed the waiting pens, raceways, stunning, and bleeding processes. … [Mehr...] about Visit to FamilyBeef cattle slaughterhouse in Epe (NL)
Tierschutzschulung für Bauern in Bodom, Ghana
Heute besuchte das Team von WACPAW/EonA Bodom in der ghanaischen Region Bono East, um gemeinsam mit Mariah Walton (USAID-Freiwillige des Friedenskorps) unser Schulungsprogramm zum Thema Tierschutz fortzusetzen. Wir haben 60 Landwirte, darunter 16 weibliche Landwirte, darüber aufgeklärt, wie sie das Wohlergehen ihrer Nutztiere verbessern können. Die Landwirte waren … [Mehr...] about Tierschutzschulung für Bauern in Bodom, Ghana
