This summer, Eyes on Animals and colleagues from Animal Welfare Foundation observed an animal truck with Dutch piglets on board arriving at a slaughterhouse in Croatia. The animals had been loaded at an assembly centre in Lunteren (NL). During unloading, we saw that at least five piglets had not survived the journey. Their bodies were thrown from the ramp and dragged to a … [Mehr...] about Dead piglets on transport from Lunteren assembly centre
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Welfare concerns during loading of piglets destined for Spain
Today, we saw a Spanish livestock truck at a pig farm in North Brabant, where young piglets were being loaded. We decided to take a look and introduced ourselves to one of the employees. He said we could observe on the condition that we did not film, which we naturally respected. However, just a few minutes later, the farm owner arrived and immediately ordered us to leave … [Mehr...] about Welfare concerns during loading of piglets destined for Spain
No further improvements in animal welfare at Heinen slaughterhouse in Zelhem (NL)
In 2015 and 2017, Eyes on Animals visited Heinen slaughterhouse in Zelhem (NL), where pigs and cattle are slaughtered. Following our advice, adjustments were made to the pig restraint box, which led to some improvements. Although we appreciated these changes, the process of moving pigs towards the restraint box remained very stressful, and further improvements were clearly … [Mehr...] about No further improvements in animal welfare at Heinen slaughterhouse in Zelhem (NL)
Slaughterhouse Beck currently not open to a visit from Eyes on Animals
In December 2024, Eyes on Animals carried out an unannounced visit to Beck slaughterhouse in Kupferzell, Germany. Beck specializes in the slaughter of piglets. At the time of our visit, no one was available to speak with us, so we followed up by email to request a meeting. In their response, Beck indicated that they are currently not interested in engaging in a … [Mehr...] about Slaughterhouse Beck currently not open to a visit from Eyes on Animals
RTE Prime Time: Misshandlung irischer Kälber beim Export
Am 8. Oktober 2024 strahlte der irische Nachrichtensender RTE Prime Time eine schockierende Dokumentation über den Export irischer Kälber aus und reagierte damit auf die Recherchen von Eyes on Animals, Ethical Farming Ireland, L214 und Dier&Recht. Die Dokumentation deckt verschiedene Verstöße auf: Kälber erhalten über einen längeren Zeitraum keine Milch, sie werden in … [Mehr...] about RTE Prime Time: Misshandlung irischer Kälber beim Export
