Today, thanks to JAMTI, we were at a cattle slaughterhouse in the south of Japan where animals are treated calmly and with as much respect as possible. They were wagyu cattle and the plant was among the calmest we have seen. Specialized and skilled lairage caretakers monitor the welfare and conditions for cattle. They wash the cattlle, keep the animals' water troughs … [Mehr...] about Japan- Inspection and consultation of cattle slaughterhouse in south Japan
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Follow-up inspection after 20 years of Sainte Hyacinthe market (now Saint Simon market) in Quebec, Canada
Twenty years later- what a positive difference! On October 21, 2026, Eyes on Animals and Welfarm visited the Saint-Simon livestock market in Quebec, formerly known as the Saint-Hyacinthe livestock auction. Twenty years ago, Lesley Moffat, then working for Animals’ Angels, thoroughly and repeatedly investigated this livestock market in Quebec together with Welfarm, … [Mehr...] about Follow-up inspection after 20 years of Sainte Hyacinthe market (now Saint Simon market) in Quebec, Canada
Clazing verzichtet auf den Einsatz von fünfstöckigen Behältern, um Verletzungsrisiko zu verringern
Das niederländische Unternehmen Clazing, das Schlachthöfe in Breukelen, Beringe und Zevenhuizen betreibt, stellt den Einsatz der fünfstöckigen Transportcontainer der Firma Marels ein, um das Verletzungsrisiko beim Einfangen von Geflügel zu verringern. In Zukunft wird man nur noch die vierstöckigen Container verwenden, die niedriger sind und mehr Kopffreiheit … [Mehr...] about Clazing verzichtet auf den Einsatz von fünfstöckigen Behältern, um Verletzungsrisiko zu verringern
Visit to a poultry slaughterhouse in the Dutch province of North Holland on a hot day
Today, we visited a large broiler slaughterhouse in the Dutch province of North Holland. Due to the hot weather, we wanted to see what measures the slaughterhouse had taken to prevent heat stress as much as possible. One truck parked in the sun outside the canopyWe first drove to a parking area a few kilometres from the slaughterhouse, where poultry truck drivers have … [Mehr...] about Visit to a poultry slaughterhouse in the Dutch province of North Holland on a hot day
Visit to a poultry slaughterhouse in Overijssel on a hot day
Today, we paid an unannounced visit to a broiler slaughterhouse in Overijssel, the Netherlands. With temperatures reaching around 30 °C, we wanted to see whether the slaughterhouse had taken measures to prevent heat stress as much as possible, such as reducing loading densities and carefully planning arrivals to avoid waiting times. We also wanted to see the facilities in … [Mehr...] about Visit to a poultry slaughterhouse in Overijssel on a hot day
Finanzielle Unterstützung für ein Projekt zu kranken und verletzten Tieren in landwirtschaftlichen Betrieben
Wir haben großartige Nachrichten erhalten. Die niederländische Stiftung „Abri voor Dieren“ hat beschlossen, unser Projekt zur Verringerung des Leidens kranker und verletzter Vögel in Geflügelzuchtbetrieben finanziell zu unterstützen. Dank Unterstützung der Stiftung können wir humanere Methoden erproben und helfen, dass man sie in der Praxis anwendet, um diese Tiere … [Mehr...] about Finanzielle Unterstützung für ein Projekt zu kranken und verletzten Tieren in landwirtschaftlichen Betrieben
Brittany Ferries beendet ab September 2026 den Transport lebender Tiere
Nachdem jahrelang auf den Transport von nicht abgesetzten Kälbern von Irland in die Niederlande hingewiesen wurde, gibt es jetzt einen Fortschritt. Brittany Ferries hat sich entschlossen, zum ursprünglichen Plan zurückzukommen und den Transport lebender Tiere auf ihren Fährschiffen zu verbieten. Auf Druck der Industrie hatte man dies im vergangenen Jahr erlaubt, doch wegen … [Mehr...] about Brittany Ferries beendet ab September 2026 den Transport lebender Tiere
Testing a non-penetrating captive-bolt device for euthanizing chickens
Today Eyes on Animals tested the CASH Small Animal Tool together with MHS Consultancy and Dr. Bert Lambooij. This non-penetrating captive-bolt device is designed to kill small animals quickly and humanely. Why this project?Poultry farmers deal almost daily with birds that become sick or injured. Often, these birds are killed to prevent further suffering and the risk of … [Mehr...] about Testing a non-penetrating captive-bolt device for euthanizing chickens
Visit to Clazing poultry slaughterhouse in Breukelen (NL) on a hot summer day
Today we made an unannounced visit to Clazing poultry slaughterhouse in Breukelen, the Netherlands. Our aim was to see what measures had been put in place to reduce heat stress in the broilers arriving and lairaged at the plant. We were openly welcomed by the plant manager, who appreciated that we approached the conversation respectfully and constructively. He gave us … [Mehr...] about Visit to Clazing poultry slaughterhouse in Breukelen (NL) on a hot summer day
Testing the H2H Euthanizer for sick or injured laying hens
Today, Eyes on Animals tested the H2H Euthanizer, developed by Top Equipment, for the emergency killing of sick and injured poultry. The importance of more humane tools for killing birds that are sufferingOver the past year, Eyes on Animals has been encouraging the poultry industry to adopt alternatives to cervical dislocation for birds that are injured, sick or … [Mehr...] about Testing the H2H Euthanizer for sick or injured laying hens
