Today, Eyes on Animals visited several slaughterhouses to see to what extent they have taken measures to prevent heat stress. VION's pig slaughterhouse in Apeldoorn built a canopy to allow trucks to wait in the shade. VION will extend this canopy to allow more space between the trucks and improve ventilation. Additional (small) fans have also been … [Mehr...] about Visiting slaughterhouses to check on implementation of heat stress measures
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Visit to Pali pig slaughterhouse in Geldrop
Today Eyes on Animals visited Pali pig slaughterhouse in Geldrop. Following advice that we gave them during our previous visit, Pali has now implemented several improvements to reduce stress levels among the pigs. A number of adjustments were made to the chute (single-file raceway): sharp contrasts and protruding parts have been removed, the entire floor is … [Mehr...] about Visit to Pali pig slaughterhouse in Geldrop
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
Besuch im Hütthaler Schlachthof, Österreich
Heute besuchte Eyes on Animals einen österreichischen Schweine- und Rindfleischbetrieb, der vor 4 Jahren für mehrere Millionen Euro einen neuen Schlachthof nach „Tierwohl-Grundsätzen“ im Hauptfokus baute. Das Ziel war die Errichtung des humansten Schlachthofes, der möglich ist. Sie besuchten 38 andere Schlachthöfe in ganz Europa, um herauszufinden, welches das beste Design … [Mehr...] about Besuch im Hütthaler Schlachthof, Österreich
