Today we met with the founder of DGS and two project managers to discuss how to best incorporate animal behaviour into design of lairages, raceways and restraint boxes in order to reduce fear among the animals to be slaughtered. Using plastic instead of steel to reduce noise levels, removing contrasts and sharp corners in the raceways and making the floor non-slip and … [Mehr...] about Brainstorm session at DGS Slaughterhouse Equipment Manufacturer
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Further introducing and teaching stunning to slaughterhouse workers in Turkey
This morning we were at a slaughterhouse near Bolu. Eyes on Animals has been visiting this plant for several years now. But now we were equipped with stunners. We taught the workers how to use a stunner and explained how, when used correctly, it renders the animal at least insensitive to pain right before the cut. First they practiced on the heads of already butchered … [Mehr...] about Further introducing and teaching stunning to slaughterhouse workers in Turkey
Meeting with Turkish Ministry of Agriculture about slaughter
This afternoon we had our meeting with two authorities at the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture, responsible for overseeing animal slaughter. They were shocked by some of the footage we showed them, of animals being cruelly restrained, chained and cut all while still conscious and struggling for their life. We showed them how a stunner works and showed them footage of the … [Mehr...] about Meeting with Turkish Ministry of Agriculture about slaughter
Introducing and teaching stunning at slaughterhouses near Bandirma, TR
We visited 2 slaughterhouses today not too far away from Bandirma in Turkey. The owner and slaughterers at both plants were very enthusiastic about the captive bolt stunners and the opportunity it gives them to render the animals unconscious prior to cutting their throat and a safer working environment. Asalet from our team taught them how to use it, where to aim, and how … [Mehr...] about Introducing and teaching stunning at slaughterhouses near Bandirma, TR
Folgebesuch in einem türkischen Rinderschlachthof, der mit einem Betäubungsgerät von uns ausgerüstet ist
Das EonA-Team reist durch die Türkei, um Schlachthöfe zu besuchen, die vor Corona eine Bolzenschusspistole von uns erhalten haben. Ziel ist es, zu überprüfen, ob die Betäubungsgeräte gut gewartet wurden und noch gut funktionieren. Dieser Schlachthof, 2 Stunden von Istanbul entfernt, war offen für die Betäubung und dankbar dafür, dass wir ihm vor einigen Jahren einen … [Mehr...] about Folgebesuch in einem türkischen Rinderschlachthof, der mit einem Betäubungsgerät von uns ausgerüstet ist
